Blame Ringo, the up-and-coming Australia band, has one of the most unique background story. The story is that it is a band on a unique mission. They are using the power of song to blame Ringo Starr… for everything.
Quoting directly from the band's MySpace page: Originally billed as “Goodnight Vienna”, the band had to change its name in late 2007 after being threatened with legal action by a “Richard Starkey Jr”. Apparently "Goodnight Vienna" was the name of Ringo’s fourth studio album and although he “thoroughly enjoyed the music” he was “obligated to dissuade any profiteering which resulted from the use of his intellectual property.” What a bastard. After a spiteful name change (and a lot of muckraking) the new and improved “Blame Ringo” are set to have their revenge by seeking to expose the man who lays claim to inventing the ‘peace’ sign.
I am not really sure whether the story is valid (good ice breaker that is for sure), however I adore their "Garble Arch" video clip that narrates a day in the life of Abbey Road! It is pretty cheesy but I supposed that I would also try to re-enact the famous Beatles' stride if I am around the area :-P
Blame Ringo - Garble Arch (A Day in the Life of Abbey Road) from Blame Ringo on Vimeo.
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