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Ringo Starr Releases “Long Long Road”, Announces US Tour

4/25/2026

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Ringo Releases Album

Ringo Starr released his 22nd solo album “Long Long Road” on April 24, 2026.
T Bone Burnett co-wrote and produced the 10-track record, which features Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz.
Starr co-wrote songs, including “Choose Love” and a duet with Molly Tuttle.
Francesca Gregorini directed the title-track video using archival footage.
All-Starr Band will tour America from May 28 to June 14, ending at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Ringo Duets McCartney

Ringo Starr confirmed his first duet with Paul McCartney on Paul McCartney’s album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, releasing May 29.
Ringo Starr said the duet began two years earlier at producer Andrew Watt’s house, with drums first.
Ringo Starr stated the song honors Liverpool, the city that shaped him.
Ringo Starr noted meeting actor Barry Keoghan, who will play him in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles film series.

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Ringo Splits Reddit

Fans on Reddit showed a split reaction to Ringo's album, with some praising his performance at age 85 and others finding the sound dated.
Producer T Bone Burnett stated he wrote the songs to suit Ringo's drumming, treating him like a Texas artist.
The album emphasizes a traditional Nashville sound and blue-collar country roots.
One Reddit user praised the older-sounding record and expressed excitement for Ringo's June concerts.

History

Historical Context

After the Beatles formally split in April 1970, Paul McCartney issued his solo debut McCartney, which sold over 2 million copies in the United States and went double-platinum. Decades later, Ringo Starr, who recalled the band’s growing tensions in a May 2024 interview, released the collaborative 2026 album Long Long Road, showing how former Beatle veterans use nostalgia and cross-generational partners to stay chart-relevant.

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Ringo Releases Album

Ringo Starr released his 22nd solo album “Long Long Road” on April 24, 2026.
T Bone Burnett co-wrote and produced the 10-track record, which features Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle and Sarah Jarosz.
Starr co-wrote songs, including “Choose Love” and a duet with Molly Tuttle.
Francesca Gregorini directed the title-track video using archival footage.
All-Starr Band will tour America from May 28 to June 14, ending at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

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