For Ringo Starr, his love of country music is a 'Long Long Road'

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published April 23, 2026 at 12:03 PM EDT

Ringo Starr's new album "Long Long Road" drops Friday. (Courtesy of Ringo Starr/Universal Music Group)

Ringo Starr‘s new country album “Long Long Road” drops on Friday. Host Scott Tong speaks with the legendary former Beatle about the album and his love of performing, even at the age of 85.

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