Ringo Starr says he’ll only make music if he’s in a band: ‘I don’t want to be alone’

The former Beatle revealed conditions for continuing in music and praised his bandmates

The former Beatle Ringo Starr he stated that he will continue to make music only under one condition: being part of a band. In a newspaper interview The timespublished last Sunday, 12th, the drummer explained his decision.

“I just want to be in a band. I don’t want to be alone. There’s no way I can go on stage and play ‘Yesterday’ with just the drums,” he said.

Starr, who made history with him Paul McCartney, John Lenon AND George Harrison in the 60s he released his new album on January 10, Look forwhich brings country influences. It is his first work since 2019.

Beatles and reunion with McCartney

About your role in BeatlesStarr acknowledged his vocal limitations, but emphasized the support of his colleagues. “I’ve always wanted to be someone else, like Jerry Lee. I mean, I can carry a melody, as long as it’s in my tone. It worked with the Beatles because John and Paul were great songwriters,” he said.

He also recalled some of the songs that marked his career, such as With a little help from my friends AND Yellow Submarine. “Those songs are still huge and I still play them on tour. They wrote a lot of great songs for me.”

In December, Starr met Paul McCartney again on stage, during a performance at the O2 Arena, London. The two played classics such as Helter Skelter AND Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Gang. This was their first show since July 2019.

One of the best live moments of 2024.

The two living Beatles Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney perform one of the Beatles’ most iconic songs. pic.twitter.com/TkRfgKwE9y

— History of rock (@historyrock_) December 31, 2024

Source: Terra

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