Ringo Starr Celebrates 85th Birthday with Global “Peace & Love” Moment in Liverpool
July 7, 2025 | Liverpool, UK — The world is celebrating a music legend today, as Ringo Starr, beloved drummer of The Beatles, marks his 85th birthday. In true Ringo fashion, the milestone isn’t just about cake and candles—it’s about Peace & Love.
At exactly 12:00 p.m. (BST), the Beatles Story museum in Liverpool hosted a special free event in honor of Ringo’s birthday. The annual tradition—what Starr himself calls a “Peace & Love” moment—has grown into a global phenomenon, with fans, celebrities, and communities across the world taking a few seconds to collectively wish for peace.
Ringo’s birthday message was simple yet powerful:
“If everyone, everywhere says ‘peace and love’ at the same time, maybe it’ll travel across the universe.”
The Liverpool event drew hundreds of Beatles fans from around the UK and beyond. Attendees were treated to birthday messages, tribute performances, and archival footage celebrating Starr’s incredible legacy—not only as a Beatle but as a solo artist and humanitarian. At noon, the crowd paused to chant in unison:
“Peace and love!”
This tradition began in 2008, when Ringo asked fans to celebrate his birthday by spreading those three words. Since then, it has become a heartfelt ritual—an annual reminder of Starr’s gentle spirit and enduring optimism.
While the Liverpool celebration was the focal point, the “Peace & Love” moment echoed far and wide. From Los Angeles to Tokyo, New York to Sydney, fans took to social media and gathered at landmarks to participate.
The hashtag #PeaceAndLove2025 trended globally by midday, with tributes pouring in from fellow musicians, celebrities, and fans. Paul McCartney also posted a nostalgic photo of the two together, writing, “Happy 85th, Ring! Love you, man. Peace & love forever.”
As Ringo continues to tour, record, and spread his message, his birthday tradition proves that even the simplest gesture—three words spoken with sincerity—can inspire unity across generations.
Happy Birthday, Ringo. Peace and love, always. 🕊️🎂
