Ringo Starr's First Interview After the Death of John Lennon (3 March 1981 The Barbara Walters

On March 3, 1981, Ringo Starr sat down with Barbara Walters for his first major TV interview after the death of John Lennon. Just three months after the tragedy, Ringo opened up about his grief, his last meeting with John, and how he and Barbara Bach were coping with life in the spotlight.
In this rare interview, Ringo talks about:
His new film Caveman and upcoming album (featuring contributions from Paul McCartney and George Harrison)
His relationship with Barbara Bach and plans for marriage
The Beatles’ breakup and why they could no longer continue as a band
The night he heard about John Lennon’s murder, visiting Yoko Ono at the Dakota, and his feelings of loss
This interview is both intimate and historic, offering one of Ringo’s most heartfelt tributes to John Lennon shortly after his passing.