So the sickly lad who was hospitalised with TB (and discovered a passion for drumming while he was in hospital) has made it to 80.
As a fan of all the Fabs, I still find that Ringo is one of my favourite solo albums of all. Ok, he had lots of help from the other three, as well as Harry Nilsson, Billy Preston, Nicky Hopkins and most of The Band, but it’s still his album.
Peace And Love!
How many Ringo’s, let me count the ways.
https://youtu.be/aaguXYTXYoA
Indeed, happy birthday, Ringo, warm wishes and hugs to you and thanks for the music. Peace and love.
Coincidentally, we share our birthday, me being exactly quarter of a century younger.
Many happy returns, Izzy.
Thanks.
Happy birthday Ringo. Apparently before recording it himself, Ringo offered ‘Back Off Boogaloo’ to Cilla Black but she turned it down. I would’ve loved to have heard her version. I would also like to know who’s playing the monster in this video which was filmed at John Lennon’s Tittenhurst Park estate.
Pete Best has tweeted wishing him a happy birthday. What a nice, classy move.
The Beatles – Rain
Jaw-dropping.
I refuse to believe that anything since that is better than that, or that anyone since that is more beautiful than Paul … oh yeah, and Ringo.
Happy birthday, Ring!
Mr Starkey hates being addressed as Ringo. Prefers to be addressed as Richie.
Peace and Love.
… apart from that … brilliant!
Again, happy birthday, Ring.
Happy birthday Bongo. Sound advice here
A busy day at the Top Gear test track.
And also featuring an appearance from Nick Drake’s sister
Ringo was clearly having a good time during the recording of this
You mean esteemed actress Gabrielle Drake? Certainly worthy of being considered a mere adjunct of her brother.
This is great, what a lovely old chap is our Richie. Great performances from, amongst others, Sheila E (first up), Sheryl Crow and Joe Walsh. Def worth an hour of your time
That is genuinely good. Thanks for posting it.