Ringo Starr, The Beatles

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'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,
Ringo Starr on picking songs for country album: "I didn't know who had written them"
Ringo Starr has opened up about picking songs for his new country album, Look Up, saying he "only listened" to the tracks and "didn’t know who had written them". The album, which is set for release on 10th January 2025, is a collection of 11 songs – many of them co-written T Bone Burnett, while other contributors include Billy Swan and Bruce Sugar.
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 Drops Country Album 'Look Up'
Ringo Starr has released his new country album, Look Up. It is his first country album in more than 50 years and his first full-length album since 2019. Listen to it here.
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.
Watch Ringo Starr’s New Video for “Look Up,” the Uplifting Title Track of the Beatles Drummer’s Just-Released Country Album
Watch Ringo Starr’s new video for “Look Up,” the uplifting title track of the Beatles drummer’s just-released country album.
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 '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.
Beatles legend Ringo Starr reveals he 'always wanted' a different singing voice
Ringo Starr "always wanted" a different singing voice. The 84-year-old musician found international fame as the drummer for the Beatles in the 1960s alongside the late John Lennon, George Harrison, and Sir Paul McCartney and while he can "hold a tune",
Peter Frampton Forgot He Played on 1 Ringo Starr Hit
Peter Frampton worked on a Ringo Starr song, as did George Harrison, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and other music legends.
Ringo Starr Makes a Vulnerable Confession About His Vocal Talents
Starr announced last year that Look Up would encompass a full embrace of the country music genre. The decision wasn’t ...
Ringo Starr Exudes Cowboy Cool on ‘Look Up'
Ringo always wanted to be a cowboy. He grew up in the toughest corner of Liverpool, dreaming of escaping to the Wild West, ...
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 ...