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Dr. Ringo Starr

Pearlee — Sun, 08 May 2022 01:46:44 GMT

Ringo posted on FB that he has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Music from the Berklee School of Music. He congratulated the graduating class. I hope Sir Paul gets his peerage in England too.

(And yes, I spelled Berklee correctly).

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mspatmac — Sun, 08 May 2022 00:59:01 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
Ringo posted on FB that he has been awarded an honorary Dictorate
of Music from the Berklee School of Music. He congratulated the graduating class. I hope Sir Paul gets his peerage in England too.
(And yes, I spelled Berklee correctly).

You sure did spell it right @Pearlee Congratulations to Ringo, that's quite a prestigious award from an elite school.

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Biftu — Sun, 08 May 2022 01:11:13 GMT

That's great. Love Ringo, always have.

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PickyPicky3 — Sun, 08 May 2022 04:06:51 GMT

I used to go to student concerts and recitals there frequently in the 1960s. I'd bring some homework with me. Back then I could multitask.

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Pearlee — Sun, 08 May 2022 01:32:23 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Hey Pearlee - You spelled Berklee right, but.......

I used to go to student concerts and recitals there frequently in the 1960s. I'd bring some homework with me. Back then I could multitask.

@PickyPicky3 Why the "But"?

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PickyPicky3 — Sun, 08 May 2022 04:04:15 GMT

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Pearlee — Sun, 08 May 2022 01:47:33 GMT

@PickyPicky3 😄 Thanks!

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Desertdi — Sun, 08 May 2022 05:27:38 GMT

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GrailSeeker — Sun, 08 May 2022 17:48:45 GMT

I've seen other musicians given honorary doctorates from Berklee, and I believe they are invited to participate in the cap and gown ceremony. Can you imagine being in the class with Ringo! I hope he goes!

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Sooner — Sun, 08 May 2022 19:07:24 GMT

Turns out old Ringo probably had more sense than the rest of the lot put together! You just never know do you?

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hckynutjohn — Sun, 08 May 2022 19:23:47 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Turns out old Ringo probably had more sense than the rest of the lot put together! You just never know do you?

@Sooner

I will go along with my Beetle Historian's(which is my wife) thoughts on your comment. Not sure what your definition of "sense" might be, so!

Will go with financial successes. I see a Sir Paul, and I see a Dr. Starr. I see where Sir Paul has accumulated over 3 times the monetary assets as Dr. Starr, so!

Will disagree with your assessment of "sense". I will also give a congratulations to Dr. Ringo Starr.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Cakers3 — Sun, 08 May 2022 19:46:45 GMT

Berklee College of Music, not School.

Merged with the Boston Conservatory.

The merger is referred to as Berklee and the Conservatory is now the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

fyi

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Sooner — Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:51 GMT

@hckynutjohn wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
Turns out old Ringo probably had more sense than the rest of the lot put together! You just never know do you?

@Sooner

I will go along with my Beetle Historian's(which is my wife) thoughts on your comment. Not sure what your definition of "sense" might be, so!

Will go with financial successes. I see a Sir Paul, and I see a Dr. Starr. I see where Sir Paul has accumulated over 3 times the monetary assets as Dr. Starr, so!

Will disagree with your assessment of "sense". I will also give a congratulations to Dr. Ringo Starr.

hckynut 🇺🇸

@hckynutjohn My definition of "sense" in this case would be a more-normal type, not out so much to hog the spotlight, had a relatively quiet life, seemed a rather happy and satisfied bloke.

Ringo came to them after another drummer or two, can't remember the exact count, stayed and drummed for the job, didn't try to break up the band or get so involved in squabbles- - did his job, collected his check and was happy to work. I gravitate toward that sort of attitude. To me that is success.

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hckynutjohn — Mon, 09 May 2022 01:04:55 GMT

@Sooner

I will let my Beatles Historian work this out with you, if she ever signs on here again. I have no skin in the game, so to speak. I am the same as you, $$$ do not equal success to me.

I however never delved into who was fighting with who in the group. The only thing I remember is Yoko was not especially a favorite. Why? I have no idea and never cared to look into it.

I was more into the Rock and Roll groups in our country than any of these groups from across the pond. Peace out!

hckynut 🇺🇸

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shoesnbags — Mon, 09 May 2022 02:27:12 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Turns out old Ringo probably had more sense than the rest of the lot put together! You just never know do you?

@Sooner

I also think that Ringo aged really well, compared to the other three. My best friend was in love with Ringo, but I thought that he was so homely looking. Angelic looking Paul was my favorite Beatle. But looking at them now, I'd have to pick Ringo for sure.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 09 May 2022 02:30:01 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@hckynutjohn wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
Turns out old Ringo probably had more sense than the rest of the lot put together! You just never know do you?

@Sooner

I will go along with my Beetle Historian's(which is my wife) thoughts on your comment. Not sure what your definition of "sense" might be, so!

Will go with financial successes. I see a Sir Paul, and I see a Dr. Starr. I see where Sir Paul has accumulated over 3 times the monetary assets as Dr. Starr, so!

Will disagree with your assessment of "sense". I will also give a congratulations to Dr. Ringo Starr.

hckynut 🇺🇸

@hckynutjohn My definition of "sense" in this case would be a more-normal type, not out so much to hog the spotlight, had a relatively quiet life, seemed a rather happy and satisfied bloke.

Ringo came to them after another drummer or two, can't remember the exact count, stayed and drummed for the job, didn't try to break up the band or get so involved in squabbles- - did his job, collected his check and was happy to work. I gravitate toward that sort of attitude. To me that is success.

And he's still married to lovely wife Barbara Bach after 40 years.