Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band, San Rafael
After missing Sir Paul I owed my Beatles freak daughter a concert so this was a no-brainer. Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather (from Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister) and others. Ringo's got a shtick alright, constantly flashing peace signs and laughing at folks in the crowd, leading sing-a-longs, but how can you not like him? For ****'s sake it's Ringo! The real surprise for me was Steve Lukather. I never could stand Toto, but Lukather is the real deal on guitar and tore it up all night. Yeah, I had to hear some Toto songs (I Bless the Rains Down in Africa? Really?), but Rolie lead three old Santana jams that really showcased Lukather, and I prefer him to some dude named Carlos. Respect, man.