The Beatles' former drummer, Ringo Starr, would be releasing a new album, "Postcards from Paradise," which would be expected at record bars on March 31st under Universal Music.
The album would feature songs authored by Ringo and his mates in "Ringo and the All-Starr Band, who're Steve Lukather (vocals, lead and rhythm guitar), Todd Rudgren (vocals, bass guitar, lead and rhythm guitar, percussion, harmonica, keyboard), Gregg Rolie (vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar), Richard Paige (vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar), Warren Ham (vocals, saxophone, percussion, keyboards) and Gregg Bissonette (drums, percussion, backing vocals). The album would also be featuring Ringo's friends and family; among them would be Richard Marx, Amy Keys and Peter Frampton to name a few.
There would be 11 original tracks packed in the album; these would be "Rory and the Hurricanes," "You Bring the Party Down," "Bridges," "Postcards from Paradise," "Right Side of the Road," "Not Looking Back," "Bamboula," "Island in the Sun," "Touch and Go," "Confirmation" and "Let Love Lead." The album's release would be set a few weeks ahead of another momentous event for the rock legend. Ringo would also be receiving the Award for Musical Excellence during his induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which is scheduled on April 18th.
Meanwhile back home, a community group in Ringo's hometown led by Eric Pickles launched a successful block that would discontinue the proposed demolition of 271 "terraced Victorian homes" in Toxteth Liverpool due to its historical significance since it was the "birthplace of Ringo Starr."
The group would be pushing for the houses to be reoccupied by new households rather than demolished as indicated in the local regeneration schemes. The protests led to the preservation of the old houses, including the childhood residence of the Beatles' former drummer. Reports have also indicated that a throng of tourists have been visiting the 9 Madryn Street, where Ringo was born.
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