Ringo Starr to play Israel in June
Published January 2, 2018
The upcoming tour for the ex-Beatle drummer’s group Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band includes a June 23 concert in Tel Aviv. Other stops on the tour, which was announced in November, include France, the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Spain, Luxembourg, Monaco and Italy.
In 1966, the Israeli government said the band could negatively influence the country’s youth. Israel later apologized for the decision.
Fellow former Beatle Paul McCartney performed in the Jewish state in 2008.
New Zealand pop singer Lorde several days ago canceled a concert in Tel Aviv following pressure from pro-Palestinian fans.