“Anyway, Ringo. The reason I called was, well, I figure you don’t get out much, but I was thinking… Uh? “The All-Starr Band? What is that? You and a few friends playing some clubs? Oh, it’s a big tour? Major venues, eh? You go out almost every year? So that explains the yearly performance royalty checks for ‘With A Little Help From My Friends.’ Thanks. You can never have too much money.

“But getting back to why I called. We’re also going to have Goo Goo Dolls, James Taylor and Macy Gray, plus I expect more artists will sign on within the next couple of weeks. Look, Ringo, I want this night to be really special. But I need your help. Well, yes, I suppose I could slip in ‘Octopus’ Garden’ on my next tour. What? ‘Don’t Pass Me By?’ Don’t push it, Ringo.

“Oh, yes, the reason for the call. Are you sitting down? Get this. I’m trying to talk Led Zeppelin into get back together. Yeah! That’s right. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and the other guy.

“Here’s the deal. They need a drummer. But not just any drummer. They need a drummer’s drummer. A real pro. So naturally I thought of you.

“Can you help me out, Ringo? Do you wanna help reunite one of the biggest bands of all time? Er, after us, of course. How about it, Ringo, old buddy, old pal? I know this is awfully short notice, but what do you say?

“Can you give me Zak’s phone number?”