Without the beat, there was no Beatles, and since Pete Best was born in the fall, today fans are celebrating the birthday of the expert drummer who replaced him, Ringo Starr. The child born in Liverpool as Richard Starkey in 1940 is celebrating his 77th birthday today by announcing the release date and title of his forthcoming album. At noon he'll ask his tribe around the world to do the same while reciting a mantra of "peace and love." The day will also include renditions of Starr songs by musicians, including Lewis, Van Dyke Parks and Don Was. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my birthday, or a better gift I could ask for, than peace and love,” Starr said in May in a statement.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 07, 2017 16:26 UTC