Ringo Starr gave his Beatles drum kit to a teenage brain cancer survivor

Ringo Starr gave his drum kit to a teenage brain cancer survivor. The former Beatles star met with 17-year-old Alexx Kipp – who also suffers from Tourette’s Syndrome – at the Los Angeles’ Hard Rock Cafe as part of a new partnership between the restaurant chain and the Make-A–Wish Foundation last week and gave Alexx a black and white set of Ludwig drums, before playing on the kit with him. Alexx - who has been playing drums since he was eight – had wanted to meet Ringo for several yea...

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11:22 on April 4 2011

Ringo Starr - Ringo Starr Gives Drum Kit To Teenage Fan

ContactMusic — Ringo Starr gave his drum kit to a teenage brain cancer survivor. The former Beatles star met with 17-year-old Alexx Kipp - who also suffers from Tourette's Syndrome -... more info

Ringo Starr The Beatles

07:13 on April 5 2011

Ringo Starr - Ringo Starr Gives Drum Kit To Teenage Cancer Survivor

ContactMusic — Beatles legend Ringo Starr has made one lucky fan's dreams come true after giving him his drum kit. Brain cancer survivor Alexx Kipp, who also suffers from Tourette's ... more info

Ringo Starr The Beatles

11:13 on April 4 2011