Ringo Starr: From Beatles Drummer to Country Music Star

Ringo Starr: From Beatles Drummer to Country Music Star

Ringo Starr, the former Beatles drummer, prefers to be called Ringo rather than Sir Richard, despite being knighted in 2018. He is currently promoting his new country album, Long Long Road, at the Sunset Marquis hotel in West Hollywood. Starr, who has a long history with music, enjoys collaborating with other artists and never plays music alone. His new album, produced by T Bone Burnett, features a mix of Nashville and Los Angeles influences. Starr's love for country music dates back to his youth in Liverpool, where he was exposed to various genres, including country music brought in by merchant navy workers. Despite his early songwriting struggles, Starr has become a prolific songwriter and recently collaborated with Paul McCartney on a new song. He is set to tour the western US in May and June, showcasing his new album. Starr's life has been the subject of numerous headlines and documentaries, with a new Beatles movie in the works focusing on each band member. Starr remains unfazed by the attention and looks forward to the release of the films.