Ringo marks 80th at online gig with fellow Beatle McCartneyRingo Starr, performing here in 2019 during the Woodstock 50th anniversary, is holding an online birthday party to fete his 80th yearLOS ANGELES - With a little help from his friends, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was set to hold an online 80th birthday bash Tuesday featuring former bandmate Paul McCartney, in aid of charities including Black Lives Matter. Normally the British musician marks each passing year with performances including fellow musicians and hundreds of fans -- but the pandemic forced a rethink this time. "I love birthdays," Starr told Rolling Stone recently. Ahead of the bash NASA's Curiosity Rover tweeted Starr birthday wishes from space. - 'Peace and Love' -"Happy 80th, Ringo!

Source: Bangkok Post July 07, 2020 20:03 UTC