Sir Ringo Starr danced and clapped on stage to live music after spreading a message of “peace and love” as he celebrated his 84th birthday. The former Beatle was joined by friends including rock star Joe Walsh, comedian-turned-actor Fred Armisen and musician Diane Warren – as well as a limited number of fans – to mark the occasion in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday. Sir Ringo hosted his annual “peace and love” moment at midday local time, which saw the drummer lead the crowd in chants of his trademark slogan as well as being serenaded by a chorus of happy birthday.
A post shared by Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic) Speaking about why the moment resonates with the world, Sir Ringo told the PA news agency: “I think a lot of it is a throwback from the 60s, I was in that band and then a lot of it’s still from the 60s onwards, but people love it. “People enjoy the peace and love moments, that’s what it’s about and that’s all I do, peace and love.” Sir Ringo launched the event in 2008 and it has expanded to involve gatherings around the world.
“I am getting overwhelmed, there are so many of you now, we started with like 50 people in 2008,” he said on stage. “(I am) truly grateful that you all turned up today otherwise I’d be lonely – all I do is say peace and love. “That’s all I’m doing and we’re going around the world, now we’re in 35 countries, most of them have gone back to bed.
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