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Beck Promotes New Album and Reflects on Icons

Promoting his new album 'Ride Lonesome' on BBC Radio 2, Beck reflected on meeting Dolly Parton as a child and touring with Neil Young when he was young.

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Beck participated in an interview on BBC Radio 2 to promote his new album, Ride Lonesome, which was released last week. During his conversation on Radio 2, Beck stated that he initially planned to release the album in 2023. However, he postponed the project and delayed the release of the album for two years. Beck is currently performing on a North American tour.

In the interview on BBC Radio 2, Beck spoke about icons whose paths crossed with his own in the past and who left an impression on him. Beck was born and raised in Los Angeles. His mother is Bibbe Hansen, who is recognized as a performance artist, musician, actor, and writer.

Among the memories he shared, Beck stated that he met Dolly Parton when he was a child. He expressed that he experienced astonishment at her kindness during that meeting. In addition to meeting Parton, Beck recalled that he went on tour alongside singer and songwriter Neil Young when he was young. Both individuals were mentioned among the figures from his past who left an impression on him.

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