Ringo Starr joins iTunes

At JeffDM: Speaking as a current generation BeatleFreak, I don't know why you're assuming that my generation doesn't appreciate The Beatles because I know several people that respect them.

The only post Beatle album that has all four of the Beatles performing on it is Ringo Starr's Ringo. And whether or not you like Ringo, the fact that another Beatle has put his catalog on iTunes is Newsworthy.

Actually, Zeke, from 1970 to 1975, Ringo had the most successful solo career. After 1975, John retired. Paul has obviously taken the lead now, but he's had a more steady release schedule than the other two.

I won't argue that Ringo is the least successful post-Beatles, but give him some credit - he had 3 number one hits in the US, and quite a few more in the top five or so. He isn't exactly revolutionizing music (any more) but it's still enjoyable, and it's nice to see his older stuff up. If you want to check out some of his best solo work, download RINGO (self-titled).

Gobo, admittedly my source is Wikipedia, but I don't see Ringo's name anywhere on the list of best-selling musicians (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists).

Sure, the Beatles are number one, but if the release of Ringo's canon on iTunes merits a blog post, so too should the release of the solo work of other members of bands on that list.

I don't think anyone is clamoring for info about the availability of Tito Jackson's solo work on iTunes.

Zach, there's no need to be a dick. Ringo might not be your cup 'o' tea, but he's one of the bestselling musicians of all time, so adding his entire catalog and exclusive records is kind of a big deal. Especially considering that it seems pretty deliberate that Apple's leading up to adding George Harrison and the Beatles catalog.

@12: No, it's for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Polka Band.

What could this possibly be leading up to? Maybe AC/DC or Led Zeppelin on iTunes? It's been long enough.

I don't think that these catalogs really work to get what I think to be the core iTunes demographic, being those under 30. The fans of these people are getting to be 50 to 60, so I hope that it works to expand the iTunes base rather than just fall like a thud with current customers.

#6 - I agree... I'm thinkin' there's gonna be a big Beatles reveal at the 9/5 iPod event... Any thoughts?