He played drums because he no other social redeeming qualities or skills to offer.
Ringo & Springsteen made a commitment to do the gig in NC.
People spent their hard earned money to buy tickets.
You DO THE GIG. If you have some problem with the policy that doesn’t mean you don’t honor your commitment. If you want to rant about it on stage go ahead, but don’t be a coward and not play just because you don’t like it.
Ringo Starr was and still is a worthless drummer who added nothing to the Beatles phenomenon but yet he's still on tour with a band that is just as worthless as him......"Ringo Starr's All star Band"..........The guy is fugugly too..........Go figure.