As far back as the Beatles' earliest years, the group drew influences far wider than the rock 'n' roll pioneers that directly paved their way. From blues to R&B to even jazz, listen closely to the ...

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 ...

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.

Ringo Starr, the 84-year-old former Beatle who has yet to stop creating music, released his 21st studio album, “Look Up,” last Friday. Country music has undeniably seen a recent rise in popularity.