Ringo Starr is currently busy with a hit new album and a concert special filmed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Despite talk of slowing down, his three children often tease him for always coming back to performing after each tour. Starr, 84, will embark on a 10-date tour with his All Starr Band in June and a six-show residency in Las Vegas in September. He has been playing with the band since 1989 and is looking forward to showcasing his new country album, Look Up, which was released in January. The record has been a success, reaching the Top 10 on Billboard’s album sales chart and becoming his first No. 1 album in the U.K. Starr credits producer T Bone Burnett for bringing the album to life after sending him a country track that sparked the project. Despite considering naming the album Be-Yond-Say, he settled on Look Up, reflecting his positive outlook on life. Starr’s love for country music dates back to his teenage years in Liverpool, and he is excited to share this passion with his fans during the upcoming shows.
Ringo Starr Talks About How America Changed His Life (Exclusive)In an exclusive interview with Tibrina Hobson from CBS, Ringo Starr discusses the impact America had on his life during his ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman’ special in January. Starr reflects on how many young men joined the Merchant Navy and would bring records back from America, which they would sell when they ran out of money. During his time with the Beatles, Starr recorded a cover of Buck Owens’ country hit “Act Naturally” in 1965, as well as co-wrote the band’s country songs “What Goes On” and “Don’t Pass Me By.”During his performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Starr put a country spin on some Beatles classics like “With a Little Help from My Friends.” The special, Ringo & Friends at the Ryman, is now available for streaming on Paramount+ and features appearances from Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, and Mickey Guyton.“I love the freedom to explore new directions and keep things fresh,” Starr mentions. For more details on Ringo Starr, check out the latest issue of PEOPLE magazine, available on newsstands this Friday or subscribe online.
