Ringo Starr announces 18th album

Los Angeles: Beatles icon Ringo Starr has revealed his 18th studio album will be out on March 30 via Universal Records.

The drummer's album will contain 11 original tracks, recorded by Starr and his All Starr Band containing Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette, reported the Rolling Stones magazine.

There will also be guest appearances from Joe Walsh, Benmont Tench, Dave Stewart, Ann Marie Simpson, Richard Marx, Amy Keys, Peter Frampton, Nathan East, and Glen Ballard among others.

Starr will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, while also receiving the Award for Musical Excellence.

"It means recognition. Finally, the four of us are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even though we were the biggest pop group in the land," he said.