Spinner2012-02-01 20:03

Ringo Starr Interview: Beatles Legend Almost Moved to Texas at 19, Orders the Rolling Stones to Tour for 50th Anniversary

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Ringo StarrRob Shanahan

Even when Ringo Starr is in a rush, he's still as happy as anyone can be. On Tuesday afternoon, Spinner caught up with the Beatles legend during a break in rehearsals for 'The Late Late Show' to chat about his new album, 'Ringo 2012,' which is out now via Universal.

Full of laughter and warmth, the 71-year-old Starr told us how he's able to maintain his "peace and love" message, why the Rolling Stones should be out touring in support of their 50th anniversary and how, at the age of 19, he tried to move to Houston, a decision that might have completely altered rock 'n' roll history.

'Ringo 2012' sounds a bit nostalgic at times. Is there a period of your life, whether it's pre-Beatles, during or after the Beatles that you're most nostalgic for?

Well, no, I don't think it feels nostalgic. I can see it coming off as nostalgic because I re-cover two of my songs and maybe that's why, but it really doesn't feel nostalgic to me.

It seemed the song 'In Liverpool' had that kind of vibe.

Oh, yeah. That I understand because that's what I'm doing on the last three CDs, from 'Liverpool 8' to 'Why Not' to this one. Instead of writing an autobiography, I want to do it in little song vignettes and that's what I'm doing. [Starting with] 'Liverpool 8,' I promised to do a Liverpool song on every album I make from now on and so far, it's working out.

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