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Ringo Starr names Arizona country legend an early influence

Waylon Jennings wasn’t born here but set the stage in the Valley for his eventual superstardom

Country music legend Waylon Jennings performs in Nashville, Tennessee, in this May 1984 photo.

(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

When a Beatle calls a country music legend with deep Arizona ties an influence, that’s cool.

Ringo Starr appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this past Tuesday night to promote his latest album, “Look Up.” The new release sees the twice-inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Famer return to his country roots for the first time in decades.

“Look Up” has become Starr’s first No. 1 album on the charts in 50 years.

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Ringo Starr names Arizona country legend an early influence

Waylon Jennings wasn’t born here but set the stage in the Valley for his eventual superstardom

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