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Ringo Starr Drops Country Album, Announces U.S. Tour

4/24/2026

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Ringo Starr's Country Album

Ringo Starr released his country album Long Long Road on April 24, 2026, produced by T Bone Burnett and featuring Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings and St. Vincent.
He will promote the album on a May-June 2026 U.S. tour with his All-Starr Band, handing over to Gregg Bissonette when he sings.
Starr, knighted in 2018, prefers to be called Sir Richard and will be portrayed by Barry Keoghan in Sam Mendes’s 2028 Beatles biopics.

Summary

Ringo Outlasts Tour

He joked he will outlast Paul McCartney on tour, aiming to be the longest-touring Beatle.
He said he spoke with his son Zak Starkey, former Who drummer, to aid his recovery.
He visited the Beatles biopic set last summer, watching Harris Dickinson and Paul Mescal argue in rehearsals.
He marked Barbara Bach’s 45-year marriage on April 27, following a trainer-led routine three times weekly and crediting blueberries and broccoli for health.

History

Historical Context

The Beatles, formed in Liverpool in 1960, transformed popular music and culture, becoming global icons by 1964 with over 600 million records sold. Their innovative sound and artistic evolution, marked by albums like "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," influenced the 1960s counterculture and reshaped the music industry. Ringo Starr's recent album release underscores their lasting legacy in music history.

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Ringo Starr's Country Album

Ringo Starr released his country album Long Long Road on April 24, 2026, produced by T Bone Burnett and featuring Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings and St. Vincent.
He will promote the album on a May-June 2026 U.S. tour with his All-Starr Band, handing over to Gregg Bissonette when he sings.
Starr, knighted in 2018, prefers to be called Sir Richard and will be portrayed by Barry Keoghan in Sam Mendes’s 2028 Beatles biopics.

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