Beatles, Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr's New Country Album Isn't a Lark. The Beatle Has a Long History With Twang
"We met Johnny Cash on the last gig the Beatles did, in San Francisco," Ringo Starr says today. "That was the last time we did gigs, and Johnny was there to see us off." Starr, 84, remembers it vividly,
“Everybody can sing that”: The Beatles song that gave Ringo Starr a career
Despite being far from the most engaging presence on The Beatles' stage, Ringo Starr was grateful to have this song in his arsenal.
Beatles legend Ringo Starr explains why he only did two takes for each song on new album
The legendary drummer has teamed up with country producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for first LP in six years - and he is even heading to Nashville next week.
Ringo Starr on a new album at 84 and his love of country and broccoli
Lean, athletic, a full head of black hair and beard and the obligatory sunglasses. Ringo Start exudes a classic, timeless coolness like few others do. You just can't believe that the ex-Beatles drummer is 84 years old.
With his new album Look Up, Ringo Starr proves that a white hat does not a country album make
A genre that once stood for individuality, ruggedness, stoicism is now all about conformity. The cowboy crossover does not fit for Starr
Ringo Starr, ‘Look Up': Album Review
As far back as the Beatles ' earliest years, the group drew influences far wider than the rock 'n' roll pioneers that directly paved their way. From blues to R&B to even jazz, listen closely to the records released during the Beatlemania years and a wealth of inspiration reveals itself.
Ringo Starr releases an album that’s “pure Ringo"
As you are reading this, Sir Richard Starkey of Liverpool has just released his second album of country music in more than 50 years. I can hear you thinking, “second"? What was the first? Ringo was a Beatle,
Ringo Starr Goes Country, and 13 More New Songs
Ringo Starr maintains his perpetual optimism in “Look Up,” the title track of his new, Nashville-centered album. Written by T Bone Burnett and Daniel Tashian, the song posits, “There’s a light that shines in the darkest days,” bolstered by richly twangy guitars and an unmistakable Ringo backbeat. JON PARELES
Ringo Starr Wants To Know Where Hank Williams III Is
"I liked the records he made. It has an edge," Starr says of the reclusive grandson of Hank Williams, who mixes country with heavy metal
Ringo Starr Exudes Cowboy Cool on ‘Look Up’
When the Beatles fell apart in 1970, Ringo took refuge in his boyhood country dreams, for the underrated solo album Beaucoups of Blues. He flew out to Nashville to bang out a three-day quickie with pedal-steel master Pete Drake and a crew of Music Row session cats.
Ringo Starr 'always wanted' one thing even though everything 'worked out' for The Beatles
Ringo Starr has revealed one thing he "always wanted" even though everything "worked out" for The Beatles. The Fab Four's drummer, whose real name is Sir Richard Starkey, grew up in Dingle and replaced Pete Best in the band back in 1962.
Ringo Starr’s "Look Up" is a triumphant return to form with a twist of twang
Produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album showcases Ringo's finest work in decades, supported by a stellar lineup ...
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Beatles legend reveals 'shocking' truth about his famous vocals
Beatles legend Ringo Starr reveals a shocking truth about his vocals, rehashing hysterics from the past.During an exclusive interview with The Sunday Times, Starr, who rose to fame as the ...
Ringo Starr – ‘Look Up’ album review: There’s no peace and love in this rootin’-tootin’ town
It's hard to set aside prejudices going into an album which is so obviously Ringo Starr singing country songs, but this is not the right direction, Ringo.
Ringo Starr on holidaying in Ireland: ‘We hopped over on a plane, rented a car and found a little guesthouse for two nights’
The Beatles drummer on his former band and his new country album, Look Up, which features a line-up of Nashville stars ...
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Beatle goes country
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The best band Ringo Starr has ever seen live: “Pretty inspiring”
Revisiting comments by The Beatles' Ringo Starr about his all-time favourite concert, a reunion show by Cream and Eric ...