Beatles legend Ringo Starr celebrates 86th birthday in Beverly Hills
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday with a large gathering of fans and fellow musicians at his annual Peace and Love event in Beverly Hills, continuing a tradition he started in 2008.
- The celebration featured Starr leading a "Peace and Love" chant, cutting a giant birthday cake, and enjoying live Beatles covers performed by The Texans, with special appearances by notable friends like T-Bone Burnett and Barbara Bach.
- The event drew a crowd reminiscent of Beatlemania, with fans displaying signs honoring iconic Beatles albums and engaging with Beatles-related personalities such as Chris Carter, host of "Breakfast With The Beatles."
- Starr expressed his love for Los Angeles and reflected on the growth of the event from a small gathering in Chicago to a major annual celebration in Beverly Gardens Park.
- The party concluded with Starr and Bach being escorted through fans, with Starr leaving the crowd with his signature message of "Peace and love," met with enthusiastic Beatles-themed well-wishes.
