Ringo Starr has released a new single, “February Sky”, along with a visualizer featuring never-before-seen clips from the musician's archives. The uplifting song is the first listen from his upcoming solo EP, Crooked boywhich will be released on limited edition marble vinyl on April 20th for Record Store Day.
“You'll rise rise above the rain,” Starr sings on the track. “Start a revolution in these brighter days/ I found the missing pieces/ These were blanks in the eye/ Well, I'm sick of the February sky.”
The EP was written and produced by Linda Perry for Starr, who added vocals and played drums on the tracks. Perry approached the former Beatles member about producing the EP after working with him on two previous songs, “Coming Undone” from his EP. Change the world and “All and All” by EP3.
“Linda made me a great EP – she produced it in her studio and then sent me the tracks and I added my drums and vocals,” Starr said in a statement. “'February Sky' is lovely – very moody – but since Linda wrote these especially for me, of course it has to have a positive element of peace and love.”
Fans can get one early listen to Crooked boy at Amoeba Music Hollywood on April 18. The label will sell an exclusive “February Sky” red vinyl 7″ single during the event.
Starr will tour North America with his All Starr Band this spring, including a series of shows at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Additional fall tour dates will be announced soon. tickets available through Starr's tour/#/” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>Website.
“I've always said I'm happiest when I'm playing with great musicians — and this band is one of the best,” Starr said when he announced the tour last year. “But even so, at some point during and right after every tour I think, okay this is it – I'm going to stop touring. My family doesn't believe me anymore so it's no surprise to them that once again, I'm taking the All Starr Band back on the road!”
Ringo Starr tour Dates:
May 22 Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
May 24 Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
May 25 Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
May 26 Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
May 28 San Bernadino, CA – Yaamava Theatre
May 29 Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
May 31 Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
June 1 Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
June 5 Mexico City, MX – Auditorio Nacional
June 6 Mexico City, MX – Auditorio Nacional
June 8 Hidalgo, TX – Payne Arena
June 9 Austin, TX – The Moody Theatre
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