Ringo Starr's web of silence

10 months ago 09th Jan 12:01

Ringo Starr has refused to appear on his own website since declaring he would no longer sign autographs.

The 68-year-old former Beatles star faced a public backlash after controversially announcing on his website he was stopping signing his name for fans last October.

As a result he's reluctant to appear on the website again

Since the incident - which Ringo insists was misinterpreted - he has cancelled his regular video messages and updates in an internet blackout.

A source close to the drummer said: "Ringo used to enjoy telling fans about his plans, but he was pretty shocked by the hostility he faced over the autograph thing.

"As a result he's reluctant to appear on the website again."

In Ringo's original video message to fans he said: "I'm warning you with peace and love. I have too much to do. So no more fan mail. Thank you, thank you.

"And no objects to be signed. Nothing. Anyway, peace and love, peace and love."