{"id":1447,"date":"2025-06-19T18:45:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2025-06-19T18:45:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T18:45:25","slug":"at-nearly-85-ringo-starr-took-the-stage-with-a-twinkle-in-his-eye-and-the-beat-of-a-man-half-his-age-im-24-in-my-head-he-grinned-and-the-crowd-roared-in-approval-backed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=1447","title":{"rendered":"At nearly 85, Ringo Starr took the stage with a twinkle in his eye and the beat of a man half his age. \u201cI\u2019m 24 in my head,\u201d he grinned, and the crowd roared in approval. Backed by his All-Starr Band, Ringo\u2019s drumming was sharp, his energy infectious. Every lyric carried decades of joy, rebellion, and peace. The audience\u2014fans spanning generations\u2014swayed, cheered, and wiped away tears. When he sang \u201cWith a Little Help From My Friends,\u201d strangers locked arms, reliving their youth through his rhythm. For a brief, magical evening, time stood still\u2014and Ringo, forever the heart of The Beatles, reminded us that age is just a number when the music still moves your soul."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ringo Starr Shares How He Feels as He Approaches His 85th Birthday: \u201cI\u2019m 24 in [My Head] \u2026 and Life Is Great\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ringo Starr will celebrate his 85th birthday on July 7. The famed Beatles drummer, who currently is on tour with his All Starr Band, appears to be in excellent health, as he\u2019s been seen running around and doing jumping on stage, as well as keeping the beat behind his kit, at recent concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a video interview with the Associated Press posted earlier in June, Starr was asked if he reflects on his storied life and career when he has another birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI don\u2019t do a lot of that,\u201d Ringo explained. \u201cYou know, I mean, it is another birthday, and I don\u2019t really like to read my age, because no one does anything these days unless they mention your age, you know. And as I keep telling people, \u2018I\u2019m 24 in here [my head], so if you could start putting that.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added, \u201cYou know, the beat goes on, and you\u2019re here as long as you\u2019re here. And that\u2019s sort of [the] attitude I\u2019ve got. And, you know, I have a lot of great days. Of course, some days are miserable. And life is great. \u2026 I have a great life, and it\u2019s a lot different than if I\u2019d have stayed in Liverpool.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On His Promotion of \u201cPeace and Love\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, Starr is known for his famous catchphrase, \u201cPeace and Love.\u201d Every year since 2008, Starr has asked fans around the world to mark his birthday by thinking about or saying \u201cpeace and love\u201d at noon on July 7 wherever they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starr usually takes part in an annual public birthday gathering featuring musical performances and a cake. Since 2022, the celebration has been held at Beverly Hills Garden Park in Beverly Hills, California. The park is the location of a large \u201cPeace and Love\u201d statue donated by Ringo and depicting his hand making a peace sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Details about the 2025 celebration haven\u2019t been announced yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Associated Press interview, Starr was asked if he felt his message of peace and love was especially important today, taking into account how on edge the world seems to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI think it\u2019s important every day,\u201d Ringo said. \u201cAnd you know, right now the world is going through a madness, and maybe [thinking about peace and love will] help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ringo and the All Starr Band\u2019s Upcoming 2025 Tour Plans<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ringo and his All Starr Band\u2019s 2025 June tour leg is plotted out through a June 27 performance in Omaha, Nebraska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starr and the group also have second leg scheduled. That trek runs from a September 10 show in Chicago through a September 27 performance in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas gig is part of a six-date residency at the Venetian Theatre. Ringo\u2019s other Vegas concerts are scheduled for September 17, 19, 20, 24, and 26. Check out all of Starr\u2019s upcoming concerts at<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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