Ringo Starr Couldn't Be More Chill in His First Campaign for Skechers

Or more disdainful of amped-up drummers

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"Rock out in comfort" is a headline that will horrify rock 'n' roll purists—but Ringo Starr doesn't care. The Beatles drummer is relaxation personified in his first campaign for Skechers, as the brand continues its association with aging legends following the Pete Rose ad on the Super Bowl.

Check out the commercial and print work below.

"I love to be relaxed," Ringo says in a statement. "I don't know why people think because you're a well-known pop star that we relax differently.

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