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Ringo Starr Releases New Album 'Long Long Road' With Producer T Bone Burnett

Entertainment4/27/2026
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Ringo Starr has released a new album, 'Long Long Road', produced by T Bone Burnett. The album, recorded in Los Angeles and completed in Nashville, features collaborations with musicians including Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings. Starr also has upcoming performances and a planned best-of compilation for 2026.

Facts First

  • Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett have released their second collaborative album, titled 'Long Long Road', following 2025's 'Look Up'.
  • The album features contributions from several musicians, including Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, and Paul Franklin.
  • Starr recorded his parts in Los Angeles, sending them to Burnett in Nashville for additional production.
  • Starr has upcoming live performances, including a scheduled show at the Greek Theatre on June 14.
  • A 'best of' compilation is planned for 2026, alongside a potential EP and tour.

What Happened

Ringo Starr has released a new album titled 'Long Long Road', produced by T Bone Burnett. This is their second collaboration, following the 2025 album 'Look Up'. Starr recorded drums and vocals in his Los Angeles studio, sending the recordings to Burnett in Nashville, where additional instruments were added by musicians including Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, and Paul Franklin. Starr also recently participated in an Apple Corps board meeting via Zoom and performed at the Grand Ole Opry.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of Ringo Starr or classic rock, you now have new music to explore that blends his signature style with Nashville production. You may also have opportunities to see him perform live, with a scheduled concert at the Greek Theatre on June 14. A forthcoming 'best of' compilation in 2026 could provide a convenient collection of his work.

What's Next

Ringo Starr plans to release a best-of compilation, go on tour, and potentially release an EP in 2026. His scheduled performance at the Greek Theatre on June 14 is his next confirmed public concert.

Perspectives

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Music Critics argue that Ringo Starr is frequently pigeonholed as merely a drummer, despite his status as a legendary percussionist and his "utter sonorousness" as a vocalist.
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T Bone Burnett maintains that Starr is an underrated singer and believes a country/Americana style is the optimal way to reframe his voice.
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Ringo Starr describes the recording process as a "treat" and a "joy," noting his long-standing love for country, blues, pop, and soul music.
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The interviewer observes a "remarkable" variation in musical style between the collaborative albums and describes Starr's demeanor as "convivial and lovingly peaceful, with a side dish of wry."