Ringo Starr Celebrates 85th Birthday with Global Peace Event

Ringo Starr celebrated his 85th birthday on July 7, 2025, with his annual Peace & Love event in Los Angeles, joined by numerous musicians and friends, including Joe Walsh and members of his All-Starr Band. The celebration featured performances and a symbolic message of peace and love broadcast from Houston's mission control to the International Space Station. Starr, who was born Richard Starkey in Liverpool, attributes his enduring vitality to a strict diet due to sensitive digestion and continues to actively tour and release music, including his recent country album "Look Up." Notably, he nearly emigrated to the United States as a young man, inspired by American country and blues music, but ultimately joined the Beatles in 1962, a decision he regards as life-changing. His birthday message encourages fans worldwide to unite in peace and love, a mantra rooted in the 1960s peace movement that he continues to promote. The Beatles' legacy remains celebrated, with Paul McCartney publicly wishing Starr a happy birthday and reflecting on their longtime friendship.