Like other creators inspired to become musicians in the rockabilly era, 84-year-old former Beatles drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ringo Starr is blessed with strong fundamental skills, a ...

One aspect of the Beatles’ music that attracted British radio and record labels in their early days was its detectable country tinge. All four were fond of American country and rockabilly, yet it ...

The same day the Beatles took the stage for what would be their final live concert in front of paying fans, the Fab Four were approached by a tall figure with a baritone voice. It was the Man in Black ...

The rhythmic sense that made Ringo a great rock drummer guides his vocals here. The result is relaxed authority that usually only a genius like Willie Nelson or Ray Charles can make sound so easy.

The latest entry into the ever-expanding book of country-tinged and “gone-country” albums comes from another artist best associated with a different genre: It’s called Look Up, and it’s by none other ...

Nine of the 11 songs on Look Up were written or co-written by Burnett, one by Billy Swan and the other co-written by Starr and Bruce Sugar. Starr sang and played drums on all the songs and co-wrote ...

Coinciding with Look Up’s arrival, Ringo has debuted a new music video for the album’s uplifting title track. The song, which was co-written by Burnett and Daniel Tashian, features harmony vocals by ...

Ringo Starr will release a new album early next year. Look Up is a country record consisting of 11 original songs, most of them cowritten by the album's producer, T Bone Burnett. The former Beatle ...

For Starr, "Look Up" is a triumphant return to form. In Burnett’s able hands, the album is chockful of exciting and, at times, tender-hearted turns. In addition to production duties, Burnett composed ...