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Ringo Starr, the legendary drummer of The Beatles, recently celebrated his 85th birthday in Beverly Hills, attracting a large gathering of fans and musicians. The event featured live performances of iconic tracks and a global broadcast promoting his message of ‘Peace and Love’. With family and friends by his side, Starr’s celebration highlighted both his musical legacy and his ongoing influence in the industry. Beverly Hills Mayor even proclaimed July 7 as ‘Ringo Starr Day’, recognizing his artistic contributions while emphasizing the importance of love and peace.
Beverly Hills Celebrates Ringo Starr’s 85th Birthday
Ringo Starr, the iconic former drummer of The Beatles, celebrated his 85th birthday on July 7 in Beverly Hills, gathering hundreds of fans and Beatlemaniacs for a special event at Beverly Gardens Park. The celebration highlighted his enduring legacy, featuring live performances from an ensemble of musicians, along with a global broadcast of his motto “Peace and Love” that reached audiences in 38 countries.
Accompanied by family members, including his wife Barbara Bach and son Zak Starkey, Starr’s birthday event was a lively occasion filled with music, camaraderie, and a shared message of love. Artists such as Molly Tuttle, Jackson Browne, and the pop group Lucius took the stage to perform beloved tracks, including Beatles classics such as “Octopus’s Garden,” “Yellow Submarine,” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.”
T Bone Burnett, who served as the emcee for the gathering, acknowledged Starr’s significant contributions to music as both a drummer and a peace symbol. Burnett also engaged the audience in a light-hearted discussion about the ongoing debate regarding Starr’s ranking as a drummer, asking attendees to consider whether he is merely great or indeed the greatest drummer.
During the festivities, Joe Walsh, renowned guitarist of the Eagles, expressed his gratitude for Starr’s influence on the music world dating back to 1963, noting that the entire world has “had somebody to love,” referring to Starr himself. In honor of his impact, Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian proclaimed July 7 as “Ringo Starr Day,” recognizing his artistic contributions to music and culture.
As part of his birthday reflections, Starr humorously pondered what he would say to his late bandmates John Lennon and George Harrison if they were present at the gathering. The celebration also included an exciting announcement about Starr’s new album titled “Look Up II,” which is currently in production, signaling that his creative endeavors continue to thrive.
Starr expressed his affection for California, noting the prevailing atmosphere of peace and love in the state. This annual birthday celebration has become a cherished tradition, rooted in the hippie culture inspired by Lennon, and it underscores the continuous reverberation of such messages in today’s world. Spoiling his fans with a cake-cutting ceremony, the event culminated in a collective chant of “Peace and Love.”
Throughout the gathering, attendees engaged in chants that reinforced the significance of peace and love, a theme central to Starr’s life and work. As the longest-living member of The Beatles, along with the bittersweet remembrance of his late colleagues, this year’s celebration was particularly poignant, emphasizing Starr’s unwavering influence in the music industry and the hearts of fans worldwide.
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