Exclusive | I saw Ringo Starr at Radio City. Heres what its like to see the ex-Beatle

Seeing Ringo Starr live comes with expectations.The jovial former Beatle is one of the most famous human beings on the planet and his drumming contributed to countless all-timer 20th century anthems, ballads and oddities.To catch him in concert is to spend the whole night wondering “will he sing my favorite song?” “is he going to talk about John, Paul and George?” “what will he close with?” So, when we entered Radio City Music Hall for his June 13 concert, The New York Post drew up a “Ringo Bingo Card” (trademark pending).Here’s what we guessed would go down over the next hour or two:Yet, as always, the shockingly youthful 84-year-old Rock Hall of Famer — did you know he turns 85 on July 7?! — surprised.For instance, we learned that he performs with an All Starr Band comprised of a hodgepodge of classic rockers from Toto, Men At Work, The Average White Band and more.And, best of all, he still sings and drums like it’s 1967.So, to give you an idea of what actually went down at Ringo’s live show, here’s a full recap of the rockin’, bucket list of an evening at Radio City.We hope you will enjoy the show (spoiler: he didn’t play that “Sgt.

Pepper’s” song).the mostly older crowd was seated.Baby Boomers nursed pricey beverages.

Younger, less punctual crowd members such as myself, shuffled into our seats.Spirits were high.

A Beatle was in the building.Moments later, the octogenarian ran onstage flashing peace .That was not on our “Ringo Bingo Card.” Donning his trademark sunglasses and not looking a day over 45, the wily drummer turned frontman jogged into place — not exactly at a Mick Jagger-like pace but certainly speedy for someone who spent most of their career seated at a drum kit and happens to be in their mid-80s — and his dutiful band followed suit.They were Colin Hay of Men At Work, Steve Lukather of Toto, Average White Band’s Hamish Stuart, ELO’s Gregg Bissonette, Kansas’ Warren Ham and Aerosmith’s Buck...