Ringo Starr isn’t slowing down. At 84, the legendary drummer and former Beatle is back on tour with his All Starr Band this summer, brushing aside retirement talk the same way he always has: by getting back behind the kit. Despite nearly six decades in the spotlight, Starr shows little sign of stepping away. Speaking to People, he joked that even his family has stopped believing him when he says he’s done. Without fail, a tour offer shows up, and so does he.

But this latest run isn’t just a nostalgic victory lap. Starting June 12, Ringo Starr and his band will hit ten cities across the U.S., wrapping up June 25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The lineup includes longtime collaborators Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette, and Buck Johnson: names familiar to anyone who’s followed the All Starr format since its debut in 1989. The concept remains unchanged: a rotating group of respected musicians, each with hits of their own, sharing the spotlight in one tightly woven live show.

While touring remains central to Starr’s rhythm, his creativity hasn’t stopped at the stage. He’s recently ventured into new territory with Look Up, a country-leaning album produced by T Bone Burnett. The collaboration marks yet another chapter in Starr’s post-Beatles life, one defined less by nostalgia and more by quiet reinvention. He’s never shied away from jumping genres, and this project is no different. The sound may shift, but the beat stays steady.

Earlier this year, Starr’s influence was honored in a different kind of setting: Ringo & Friends at The Ryman, a televised concert special that aired on CBS. He shared the stage with artists like Sheryl Crow and Jack White, highlighting just how broad his musical reach remains. For someone whose career was launched alongside three of the most recognizable names in music history, Starr continues to carve his own space, less about legacy, more about presence.

He even made headlines recently for a more unexpected reason, revealing he’s never eaten pizza. The admission, rooted in long-term food allergies, turned into a viral oddity, a brief pause in an otherwise steady stream of music-related updates. For an artist so publicly known, the moment was a reminder: there are still things we don’t know about Ringo Starr.

As the tour approaches, one thing becomes clear: Starr’s drive to perform is about more than just routine. In an industry where most of his peers have stepped back or shifted to the studio, he’s still out there, live and in motion. For drummers especially, touring at this age isn’t easy. But for Starr, there seems to be no need to overthink it. It’s simple. He loves playing. Always has.

So, while some look to legacy or lean on reputation, Ringo Starr just keeps showing up, sticks in hand, smile on his face. The stage still feels like home. And the beat, for now, keeps rolling.