Former Beatles drummer and pop culture Icon Sir Ringo Starr has announced that he will be releasing a new EP entitled ‘Change The World’, the drummer has also confirmed the release date to be 24th September 2021.
The new material will follow Starr’s recent release of the EP ‘Zoom In’, the EP was released on 19th March 2021. Much like the musician’s March release the new EP was recorded and produced at Roccabella West studio, Starr’s home studio. The artist’s home studio has been home to many releases from the drummer and musician and has seen many celebrated artist’s work within its walls. Also similar to the ‘Zoom In’ EP, Starr has recruited his friends and other artists to work together on the new material.
The release’s lead single titled ‘Let’s Change The World’ has an obvious message of hope evident in the single’s title, the single features the three guests artists on backing vocals. The track’s guest vocalist includes American singer Amy Keys, Billy Valentine, actor and singer Darryl Phinnessee and Zelma Davis, known for her work with C+C Music Factory.
Included within the four-track EP is the song ‘Just That Way‘, written by Starr with producer and long time musical partner Bruce Sugar, the track is said to hold a reggae influence. The injection of reggae is also seen within the ‘Zoom In‘ track ‘Waiting For The Tides To Turn‘, and features the previous guitarist Tony Chen with further backing vocals supplied by Zelma and Zho Davis.
The new track ‘Coming Undone’ sees Starr’s first collaboration with Linda Perry, Perry is best known as the lead singer for 4 Non Blondes. The American alt-rock group are famed for their mega-hit ‘What’s Up?’ and the immense popularity in which followed during the ’90s. The new release also features a collaboration with celebrated guitarist Joe Walsh on the aptly named song ‘Rock Around The Clock’, the talented duo also worked together on track ‘Here’s to the Nights’, the track was the lead single from EP ‘Zoom In’.
The 81-year-old musician has spoken on his upcoming release and the benefits incurred during the recording process; he attributes the benefits to his home studio as well as the other artists he was able to work with. “I’ve been saying I only want to release EPs at this point and this is the next one. What a blessing it’s been during this year to have a studio here at home and be able to collaborate with so many great musicians, some I’ve worked with before and some new friends.”
The former Beatle is no stranger to a collaborative musical process, within the artist’s previous EP ‘Zoom In’, Starr was joined by a large list of artists in making the material. The album which was released via Universal Music Enterprises featured two co-producers along with Starr as the lead producer. All but one track was produced by Starr and co-produced by Bruce Sugar who also worked with Starr on a number of albums including his live album ‘Live at the Greek Theatre 2008’, 2010 album ‘Y Not’, 2015 release ‘Postcards From Paradise’ and the 2017 album ‘Give More Love’ as well as an impressive discography of work with other artists. The album’s third track ‘Teach Me To Tango’ was produced by Sam Hollander and co-produced by Grant Michaels, the track’s lead producer Hollander is a well-renounced producer responsible for many certified platinum tracks and albums.
In other news, Starr is set to hit the road next year for his 2022 US tour. The tour will begin in New Jersey on 31st May 2022 and will see Starr perform up and down the country, ending in Florida on 26th June 2022.
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