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Ringo Starr Marks 85th Birthday With All-Starr Band Tour and McCartney Tribute

His milestone birthday has been marked by fan gatherings at his Beverly Hills statue alongside a shared Instagram tribute from Paul McCartney.

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Overview

  • Starr’s All-Starr Band tour, launched after January’s country-tinged album Look Up, continues its U.S. run through September.
  • Fans converged at his Peace and Love statue in Beverly Hills for the annual birthday celebration featuring live music and community events.
  • Paul McCartney posted a vintage photo with warm birthday wishes on Instagram, underscoring their enduring friendship since the Beatles era.
  • His solo career highlights include the 1973 album Ringo, which produced the hits “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen,” and reflect early blues and country influences.
  • The knighted drummer credits his longevity to a healthy lifestyle—reportedly eating broccoli at every meal—and still performs regularly with his wife, Barbara Bach.