$48,000
Ringo Starr’s clear Tivoli Vistalite drum kit used in the made for TV movie Ringo (D. I.R. Broadcasting, 1978). Starr used the drums to perform “Heart on My Sleeve” and “Hard Times” in the film. Starr played both of the lead roles in the film, Ognir Rrats and himself in the updated Prince and the Pauper- themed movie. Ludwig produced Tivoli's between 1972 and 1979. The acrylic shells were made by Cadillac Motors and outfitted by Ludwig. The ingenious addition of lights was introduced by companies like Zickos and Fibes. The power cords, transformers and drum connection cables from the lighting unit are absent from this kit. The interior white lights have not been tested. The kit includes: 14” x 5” Snare; 10-lug; Blue Olive Badge serial number 1686056; Batter head taped for muffling; Note: Snare wires absent and round felt pad is not attached to the dial up tone controller – it is still inside the snare drum. 12” x 8” Tom; 6-lug; Blue Olive badge serial number 1685874; Remo Ambassador white coated batter head; Note: Dial up tone controller was removed 14” x 10” Tom; 6-lug; Blue Olive badge serial number 1685855; Note: Dial up tone controller was removed; the Remo white coated Ambassador batter and resonant heads are not original 16” x 16” Floor Tom; 8-lug; Blue Olive badge serial number 1685880; Note: Dial up tone controller muffler was removed; the Remo white coated Ambassador batter head is not original 24” x 14” Bass Drum; 10-lug; Blue Olive badge serial number 168603
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2015-12-03
