Ringo Starr on Friendship with Paul McCartney, Meeting Muhammad Ali & Six Hour Beatles Documentary

[@Resmith18SR]

I love when Ringo asks "You know why young kids today love the Beatles music?" "Because it's great!!!" Simple truth is always the best.

[@עופרמרחב]

So true! I'm 16 and I really love The Beatles and especially Abbey Road

[@Resmith18SR]

@@עופרמרחב Really smart kid!!!

[@עופרמרחב]

@@Resmith18SR Thank you!

[@Resmith18SR]

@@עופרמרחב YW. What part of Israel are you living at?

[@עופרמרחב]

@@Resmith18SR The north

[@midori_salas]

He looks incredible for being 81 years old.

[@YourreelmemoriesAu]

He looks better than me at 55. I want what ever he’s taking!

[@goshgosh9422]

money works wonders, right?

[@McFlashh]

@@YourreelmemoriesAu maybe he exercises a lot

[@elektroskeptic481]

that's what synthetic hair dye does to you))))

[@goshgosh9422]

@@elektroskeptic481 Hair dye? He's like 300 years old, lol. I'm 31 and I've been bald for 11 years already

[@MICHAEL_MAY_8]

I envy any person who has yet to have their "Beatles awakening". It's such a spiritual time in a person's life.

[@luciekotesovska5683]

I absolutely love this comment. So very true!!

[@MrBig-fw7iy]

I had mine a year ago

[@MrBig-fw7iy]

It is truly some of the most beutiful music i have ever heard.

[@swidankers3787]

There was a time where I listened to almost every Beatles song each day, and that was only 2 months ago. Now I've branched off from that, and there are so many bands that I had no idea were so great as well

[@ineedabrownbutton7870]

This hits so close to home... ❤️

[@SpeakEnglishwithUs1]

Ringo looks incredible for 81! He may dye his hair, but all that aside. His mannerisms, posture, weight, ability to walk, voice hasn't aged, and his young mindset really helps him remain young-looking. Furthermore, I bet he has felt twenty years old for over sixty years in his mind. Thinking young really helps. I wish him many more healthful years.

[@jwjw2898]

So true....you are what you think

[@roblloyd6082]

I imagine the 350 million in the bank would make a difference tbh

[@nomo4u886]

For as long as he lives hope he stays this way. Health is wealth as he grow older he still remains good looking & his mind is just as sharp as back in the day. He’s still the same man just with more wisdom

[@Boleskinebeatz]

@@roblloyd6082 True… But there’s plenty of multi millionaire rockstars who act and look 90 even when they’re in their 60s. 😏

[@JohnBlo76]

Да, скоро Джимми Кимвелл будет выглядеть старше, чем он. Маккартни тоже долго держался молодцом, но сейчас выглядит как старая бабка, а Ринго рядом с ним выглядит как его сын.

[@larbueno]

I don't think humble is the word, but he's not an arrogant prick, either. He is acutely aware of his presence in the greatest musical group in history and has (thankfully) used that place in history to continue to collaborate with wonderful musicians right up to now. God Bless you, Ringo...and the Beatles.

[@smartprocesssolutions748]

The best said comment and you should write for Rolling Stone or New Yorker. Your writing skills is excellent. Thanks buddy, pleasure to read.

[@donbvs]

@@smartprocesssolutions748 Agree with your comments about the previous one. It is very well written... and true!

[@amycrunch3812]

Cue hagiographers.

[@johnvalentine3456]

The fact he gives credit to and praises so many people seems to me like a humble thing to do...So, I agree with the original comment.

[@patrickporter6536]

Modest?

[@larry4111]

He has mastered the art of remaining humble while also recognizing his place in history. We must cherish him while we can.

[@robd1329]

..ask him for an autograph. You'll see how humble he is!

[@larry4111]

@@robd1329 A friend of mine is a celeb and he loves meeting fans but he stopped signing autographs when he saw that so many people were selling them. They clearly weren't fans and were only interested in making money. I suspect Ringo would be near the top of the list of people whose autographs would fetch a nice sum of money.

[@mathiasthelander7834]

Well put!

[@larry4111]

@@mathiasthelander7834 Thank you!

[@edwardmcmanus7496]

Well said ....

[@alydematti]

The band playing Octopus's Garden when he walked out made me so happy.

[@alexrowdyrodrigues9716]

A little help from my friends would have worked as well?!

[@Grenfella17]

@@alexrowdyrodrigues9716 he wrote Octopus’ Garden

[@alexrowdyrodrigues9716]

@@Grenfella17 I know but I liked his singing on A little help from my friends

[@trumphatesyou]

Did anyone ever watch him singing Octopuses Garden live? Amazing

[@user-to5zl6tf4h]

that was so cute

[@macayla5477]

We’re living in good times when in 2021, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney are still dropping new music. 🙌🏼

[@kevinnelson66]

And are on speaking terms.

[@martinkent333]

Do you obey traffic laws? Does your family?

[@BStop22]

@@martinkent333 huh? LOL

[@BStop22]

@Bryan 😂 lol

[@ianmichalski7997]

Exactly. I am making a real effort to appreciate the legends we still have with us. So many times it takes them leaving us for me to truly appreciate them.

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Given he had health issues throughout childhood then drinking problems as an adult, Ringo really has aged well. He’s clearly doing something right.

[@bowwowrapha7790]

He was a great drinker!! When they went on tour, they were the biggest party in town, everywhere they went, all the time. That didn't stop for at least 3 years, maybe longer. When you have that kind of access to drink & drunk and you are the star turn, it's unusual to survive. They all survived, intact(ish) and have gone on to entertain us ever since. Obviously, we lost two and George could well have suffered complications of overdoing it. I was an extreme drinker, smoker and dope smoker and the only think that saved me was that I nearly always got fired soon after being pain, as the session I'd go on would not stop for day, or until the money was gone. I always ate too which is a great help. I met Ringo Christmas day 1995 in World's End, Chelsea. He was coming up the outside stairs of World's End community centre and we we outside smoking. He was with three guys. "Howahyah lads" and he was gone. Nobody replied. He was inside afterwards but I didn't bother him. I wish I did!! Late 60's and early 70's, Yellow Submarine was on all our lips, as 7 year olds, we absolutely loved it!! My dad had a year in hospital too, same age. Curvature of the spine and got another 64 years, give or take.

[@AlanJOHNSTONE-u1w]

I think being worth over £150M kinda helps. The best of everything and anything you can get

[@Anny-me9ny]

@@AlanJOHNSTONE-u1wmoney can’t buy you love!

[@olgasmir24]

Peace and love vibes

[@williamswilliams8164]

The new Get Back really highlights how great a drummer Ringo is and was And also how awesome he is as a guy He’s the absolute best

[@feralscooter]

Ringo is the chillest. In the first part there's a moment after George first leaves and you can see a tear in Ringo's eye as he sees the writing is on the wall. Really touching. Seemed like Ringo was the only one who didn't butt heads; he really wanted the group to stay together. Kinda reminds me of the peacemaker role that younger siblings often take in family dynamics.

[@aaronpowers1176]

Lol, ringo did get better as time went on, but he wasnt a notably good drummer. You can see he's struggling to keep up on most of the doc, so I'm not sure what you watched. On their early recordings (i think please please me) someone else played drums. He played tambourine. When asked if Ringo was the best drummer in the world, Paul answered, "Ringo isn't even the best drummer in the band." I dont mean to take away anything from him, he seems to be such a great energy and team player, but his most admiral qualities are not his technical ability.

[@Superstarseven]

@@aaronpowers1176 ok, bro. No one else saw any struggling and you're repeating an apocryphal story that was originally credited to Lennon. You're done. Bye bye.

[@Besokool]

I'm a drummer. Any other drummer would never have worked. The Beatles needed his exact feel. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@lemandreza9325]

@@aaronpowers1176 lol that quote don't even have weight around it, it was said by a comedian. Lennon did not said that nor Paul nor George "so I'm not sure what you watched" but can you give the source that Paul really said that.

[@susannortham11.11]

Such a cool, down to earth person. Would never guess he's 80.

[@davidglasspool4921]

Then let me blow your mind. He’s actually 81.

[@JorgeGeog]

And he's a great grandfather

[@toadeepants]

@@davidglasspool4921 He looks great! Amazing!

[@erica-spiritualfitnessblog9181]

@@JorgeGeog and the 6 month old granddaughter Ringo’s talking about is the daughter of Zak and Sshh.

[@garychambers5850]

80 is the new 60! 🥰

[@magnetospin]

I can't believe this guy's 81. He seems so nimble and youthful.

[@stephenspringer2203]

Dyes his hair

[@kmorri9]

Hair dye doesn't control his body movements.

[@cobrakaier238]

@@stephenspringer2203 what about the beard?

[@zeldasmith6154]

@@kmorri9 Nor his exhuberence, engagement, and sheer joy. I love his voice and his humor. He said John Lennon was funny but Bob Dylan was funnier. He didn't use those words but similar. You can hear his humor in his songs sometimes like "gimme me a string bean. I'm a hungry man."

[@Treebard]

Does he have an aging portrait in his attic? 😂

[@armyccbangtanot7]

Ringo Starr himself sitting comfy in Jimmy Kimmel’s show is simply an HONOR. Beatles all the way 🤘🏻🖤

[@katyfreitasmusic]

All the way! ♥️

[@SwisstedChef2018]

Wow

[@eargasm1072]

Nice comment....from a fellow Beatlemaniac and expert. And you are quite "lovely" 😉

[@garychambers5850]

Hes Ringo! He's been famous and on top of the World since..1962? 🧡🚶🏿‍♂🚶🏿‍♂🚶🏿‍♂🚶🏿‍♂

[@NellieKAdaba]

💯🎹🎼

[@craenor]

Lennon/McCartney wrote some of the greatest music the world has ever known, and Ringo Starr made it FEEL like some of the greatest music the world has ever known.

[@NelsonStJames]

That's a great way to put it.

[@kevinb3812]

Quite Right!

[@CS-ru4xd]

Or...Ringo made it FEEL like some of the greatest music the world has ever FELT....see what I did there? Because this is also true!

[@itzxm1k347]

All 4 of them made it what it was.

[@sharpvidtube]

Great that you can hear his drums so well now, on the remixed versions. I just hope they do Revolver.

[@mangemange2618]

How can you NOT LOVE THIS MAN? He is living walking talking history...and he is utterly talented and humble.

[@tfcooks]

I met Ringo on a plane in the early 70's when I was like 8 years old. He looks younger now then he did way back then. Good for him.

[@anthonymartensen3164]

He's younger than that now

[@FrankieJamesNews]

He is 81! I cannot even!

[@MarcusCicero1]

He must be a vampire or a highlander

[@Hikingalliance]

Im sure he has the same serum captain america and winter soldier had

[@danielnugent7046]

Mr. Conductor Sir

[@exeyez1969]

Viva The Beatles. Your music has made the world a better place to live. God bless you..

[@stgeorge28]

Holy crap he doesn't age. Que the QAnon people saying he's eating babies!😂 Ringo is the man🍻

[@landztranz]

The sad truth is that the world is just as screwed up as ever despite the existence of the Beatles (and all the other amazing musicians over the years).

[@kenmcfann8128]

I was blessed to be a teenager in the 60’s and the Beatles are the most wonderful uplifting thing in my life and I hope generations in the future get to enjoy their music

[@jayboyee452]

You were there for thee Invasion. My Aunt was always proud to say she was 18 in 1969. Her biggest crush PAUL McCartney.

[@kenmcfann8128]

@@jayboyee452 Paul is the greatest of all time , tell your aunt a fellow baby boomer said hey!

[@marshamariner7897]

Feb 9 1964 8pm Ed Sullivan. I was 10 and Paul McCartney was it THEN NOW AND THE FUTURE!!!! 65&66 in concert. Couldn't hear squat!!!! But just SEEING them was enough. And tix were $6.00(65) $6.50(66)

[@dawnadriana1764]

@@marshamariner7897 Watched it on TV.. My Dad was really confused as to why all the girls were screaming. What an experience it must have been in person!

[@marshamariner7897]

@@dawnadriana1764 when my youngest watched AHDN w me and the end w the concert/tv show I told him 'see all those girls screaming and crying? I was one of them during that time' he looked at me like I was INSANE 😁😁😁🇬🇧🇺🇲🦅

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

It’s just so enjoyable just to hear Ringo’s voice. I was 12 y/o when the Beatles hit and they easily became my favorite band. We kids went berserk with them. I’m 70 now and I’m not ashamed to admit the love affair lives on. ♥️

[@achmooney]

Love it. ✌️❤️

[@allymayful]

Ditto fro Australia!!!!! Just turned the 70. They brought so much awe and wonder and cultural change into our lives. Will never forget the anticipation of waiting for their next album to be played on the radio for the first time.

[@claudiogonzalez5139]

I was 15 when the BEATLES started becoming the superstars they are, in high school, and in highschool, and everybody was dancing to Beatles music. They were great then! In 74 now and I still listen to their songs.

[@johnrogers9481]

No, we're in 2021 now.

[@maxstreim4612]

Which beetle did you have the biggest crush on back in the day?

[@mikebradshaw6484]

@@maxstreim4612 BeAtle.

[@fernandojuarez329]

Wow respect. Can’t imagine what it’s like to hit that age! And have music as the time travel machine to soothe the soul. I’m 21 and love the Beatles!!

[@eldipinninho]

SALUDOS DESDE JAPÓN 🇯🇵 LA MÚSICA DE ELLOS ES ETERNA

[@doctortruth4094]

It's great to see how happy and sharp Ringo is. Plus, there's no false modesty--he acknowledges that the Beatles were the greatest band ever, and that he was a part of it. He's a man who has lived a wonderful life and knows it and is grateful.

[@marybethhanifin3683]

He told a story of talking to a drummer The guy was full of himself Ringo asked what band he was in After his reply… “ Never heard of them, I was in the Beatles “ Mic drop 🤣👍😉

[@markhedges1194]

Well said Terry!

[@thomassiegler9898]

@@marybethhanifin3683 And that guy didn't know him?? most implausible

[@guyjerry]

@@marybethhanifin3683 lmao is that a true story?

[@nozecone]

@@thomassiegler9898 I have a feeling it was a better story when Ringo told it.....

[@pfranks75]

I can’t imagine being an 81 years old and still rocking! Ringo is amazing. The zenith of rocking roll is the music of the Beatles!

[@tamcon72]

It really works, doing what you love your whole life!

[@SpookyLukeyD]

he's looking fantastic for 81, what a legend!

[@Gizamalukeix]

He doesn't even act like your typical 81 year old either. Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. Super cool guy

[@nicane-9966]

is this video all or he is looking like that rn?

[@propjoe1060]

That's what a legend looks like, kids.

[@steellegacy1984]

Indeed

[@markhedges1194]

Absolutely! Too right!

[@fernandoayala2477]

Ringo, Paul, George and John what a true gift for the world.

[@astrodrew8792]

I am 21 and about a month ago (October 2021) I discovered the Beatles and I absolutely love them and their music has totally changed my life Thank you Beatles for making music and having such an impact and always using your platform to spread a message of peace and love The Beatles will never die I honestly believe every generation will love them

[@toninhopavan2]

Listen to the album REVOLVER. All of it.

[@nidkahg9648]

Alll their music is fab!

[@MysticHeather]

Congratulations on finding them!! I am now 36 and my dad introduced me to the Beatles as a small girl, I quickly became obsessed and have never stopped loving them. Highly recommend a book called “the Beatles: the music was never the same” it’s wonderful and will give you some insight on who they are/were. Enjoy the multitudes of media they’ve given us, including the movies!

[@maggiemartin5754]

@astrodrew I fell in love as a teenager watching them on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. The country was still pretty depressed from JFK's assassination, and "the British invasion" started by the Beatles was so needed. You should check out a lot more bands from that era. Loads of fabulous music! IMO can't beat the Boomers' music. 😉

[@DEU9002]

@@toninhopavan2 revolver is my favorite album!!

[@joebove4]

My wife and I play our year and a half old son three songs for bedtime. The final song is “Goodnight” off The White Album. Thank you, Ringo, for crooning our baby boy to sleep every night!

[@thomassiegler9898]

Before that he had to listen to the preceding track though, that is Revolution#9 🥵 😈 👿 🤬 👹 👺sorry, couldn't resist 😉

[@waynej2608]

And, thanks to John Lennon who wrote the song, for Ringo to sing.

[@iloveoldies7616]

@@waynej2608 yeah, beautiful lyrics by John

[@dougdeveloper8850]

He seems so down to Earth and humble as if it had never occurred to him that he was part of the most influential rock band of all time and that people will still be talking about The Beatles long after he passes.

[@Nick-kh6vf]

Acid will do that to you! 🛸

[@hikesystem7721]

Ringo humble? Lol, not the first word that comes to mind!

[@dougdeveloper8850]

Lol maybe “humble” is the wrong word. I know my personality would be absolutely insufferable if I can say that I was in the greatest, most influential band ever in popular music AND possibly be the only artist whom people would still listen to and love my music centuries from now.

[@hikesystem7721]

@@dougdeveloper8850 Yes, Ringo is ok. In my view, George, John and Paul were the core. Ringo was fine, but the Beatles would still have made it with another drummer. But the Beatles REQUIRED George, John and Paul.

[@dougdeveloper8850]

@@hikesystem7721 can’t argue with that. However. would much rather be the least talented member of a band that will live forever over the most talented member of a band that will be forgotten.

[@mosana19]

Oh my! look at him, he's 80 now and he still looks so good I wish I could be like him when I'm his age

[@markzappasodi]

He turned 81 on July 7th.

[@johnarnold893]

Most people won't even get to that age never mind look good.

[@authorcraigcothren]

He dyes his hair I am sure. But he does look. Maybe got some plastic surgery some where.

[@stormwatcher59]

Not to mention agile and mentally sharp!

[@calisongbird]

@@authorcraigcothren yes, he’s definitely had work done it’s obvious

[@brandonbarrows5265]

I saw Ringo in concert in 2018, in a very very small venue with only a couple hundred people, because of this my brother and I while pointing at ringo from the audience, Ringo actually POINTED BACK at us, he literally made our lives, it might sound a little extreme but that’s a once and a lifetime occurrence

[@TheTontomtoofat]

My face hurts from smiling. Ringo is a treasure.

[@cinnamar]

I’m 33 and been a huge Beatles fan my whole life cause my dad - and my 3 year old loves them now too. Ringo is always refreshing to hear. ❤️

[@WeepingRichard]

I’m14!

[@TheWorldTeacher]

@@WeepingRichard, what's your favourite Paul song and your favourite John track from the Beatles' days?

[@thomassiegler9898]

@@TheWorldTeacher How can you ask that a 14yr old kid? I'm 62 and still not able to tell - there're just too many.

[@puppychick08]

31, but 32 in a few weeks. I grew up with 50s-80s music because of my parents; however, The Beatles are my niche when it comes to music.

[@MysticHeather]

I’m 36 and a fan bc of my dad!

[@82herrera]

Ringo! A living Legend.

[@vibesmom]

I see kids all the time wearing Beatles shirts, they are timeless, and will continue to be.

[@debkauble]

I’ve always loved Ringo. He’s a hell of a drummer and a lovely human! And look at him at 81, doing shows, dropping new music!! He’s amazing! God bless him!

[@Algorithmix80]

I listened to my first Beatles song in 1986 when I was six years old, growing up in Saudi Arabia. The Beatles remain my favorite band.

[@ilrin]

That's so cute, happy to hear! I am similar, born 1983, heard the Beatles all my life and forever my favourite band. Thanks to my parents.

[@kathleen4376]

I love how the Oldest Beatle shows us how to stay youthful , curious and creative still ! Thanks for the music Ringo !

[@biggtrux]

Didn't think Ringo was into interviews like these any longer. Great to see him! How did he stop aging at 50!?! I miss George.

[@peacetoyou63]

My 7 year old grandson loves the Beatles! His first favorite was was “Help” at the age of 3. He is now loving “Blackbird”.

[@thomassiegler9898]

So he'll soon be at Revolution#9 😂

[@MyIneffablePonyyy]

Bless him ☺️🙏

[@charlie-obrien]

That's the age that I first loved it. To be fair it had just come out. Lol

[@bendobbing7015]

I got my two twin brothers into the Beatles aha, Hello Goodbye is their favourite and they're only 2

[@CrankyGrandma]

Help was my favorite song when I was five. It also had just been released.

[@vonalxao1]

God bless Ringo and Paul. May they live and play to a 120! I watched the new Get Back doc totally fascinated. What a refined and pure talent they all had. The footage was so perfectly enhanced, it was like it was filmed yesterday. They were just kids, the oldest one was 29, and the level of sophistication in their songwriting, their creative method was breathtaking, beyond their years. My wife and I were transfixed, three nights, just totally immersed in The Beatles. Heaven.

[@yoya4766]

I think ''sophistication'' is the wrong word. They weren't sophisticated nor trying to be. That's what people who listen to them like to think of themselves as. The Beatles were ambitious, talented, and the music was the result of various factors: competition between John and Paul, exceptional language skills, down to earthness, intelligence, tapping into something beyond logic, all combined to create genius.

[@WonderofWatches]

The film enhancement was really incredible. A lot of times you see stuff labelled “remastered” but this was ridiculously good. I always think of the 60’s as a dreamy far off place, where girls wore flowers 🌺, and men wore leather vests with nothing underneath. And drugs of course, loads of drugs. But Peter Jackson’s movie made the 60’s feel very real. Like you were with the band. Like watching a modern day documentary on eg Metallica or Wilco. An exceptional piece of work and amazing to get such a document of Let it Be, some 50 years later. The Beatles are truly timeless and can be held up there with Beethoven, DeBussy, Mozart, Tchaikovsky etc

[@nidkahg9648]

I loved the documentary too! My dad passed away on Sep 2020. He would have been glued to the Tv watching, he loved them! I grew up listening to them!

[@TheTwangKings]

"They've got nowhere else to go, they've got to like, backtrack". That describes so perfectly the music scene today. Ringo has a way of getting to the truth!

[@Radiophonic907]

What an absolute legend.

[@rogwheel]

Ringo is one of the coolest humans on the planet

[@mobius3466]

Can you just imagine... interviewing a legend? Being in the same room, talking to one of the greats that started a new age of music? I'm not personally a fan of the Beatles, but I know that their music is timeless, and has inspired literally thousands of artists to be who they are now. Now that's an incredible experience.

[@NKA23]

Yeah, interviewing Ringo Starr is like interviewing Picasso, Beethoven or Shakespeare.

[@Vardel.]

Bro i just got mad chills like sitting in a room with a damn living legend that is not gonna be with for too long is wow

[@michelletate7750]

Truly a living legend! I had the good fortune to meet Paul, many years ago, in a one-on-one situation. (He was staying at a hotel, which I worked at, at the time.) He was absolutely lovely... could not have been more kind and genuine. ❤

[@Hili24pur]

You should really try to listen to their music. Its like Picasso, not all are brilliant But so many of them are . they r way more complex then a lot of music today ...u should hear the interview of Paul McCartney and Rick Rubin, it gives u a better understanding

[@catherinefisher8534]

AND The Beatles were inspired by the BEST genre - Soul and R&B

[@allymayful]

Can’t believe how incredibly well this man is after 2 severe childhood illnesses and 2 decades of alcohol and drug abuse. Praise God we still have him.

[@ivannagutierrez1009]

That’s why I think 🧐 illness is about 😅emotions and feelings negative and just being created by M I N D😅

[@yshaverse]

This is unbelievable!!! He’s 82 years old yet he looks 40.

[@darrellpowell6042]

Ringo is a living legend. Great to let Ringo just talk. Good interview Jimmy.

[@grgmck77]

I'm 68 and I'm having a moment here. It's freaking Ringo Starr!

[@zenbeatlezen2084]

The Beatles are the greatest agents of joy in the last 100 years! Thanks Ringo!

[@alandynin1087]

I like how you said that. Hell Yes !

[@ChileanHands]

I’ve been a Beatles fan since the 90’s and now at 45 and have just watched Get Back I appreciate Ringo so much more!

[@Allagi22]

When I was younger I used to think Ringo was a bit aloof, perhaps a little naive or indeed perhaps even arrogant. After watching Ron Howard's "Eight Days A Week" and Peter Jackson's "Get Back" documentaries it's very clear to me that isn't the case. Ringo Starr is a man who is very self aware, knows exactly who he is and his place in the world. He knew exactly what his role was in The Beatles, and knew exactly who he was thereafter. He's insanely talented, bright, and seriously funny/quick witted.

[@jevvie7915]

See I always took him as the member who kind of held them together?? He is friends with them all and is there for support no matter what...and after watching "get back" it seems this is certain...he is so patient while they figure it all out and the way he talks to those around shows how he seem to want to do the best? Idk just my interpretation....I liked how when one said they were preparing for last tv appearance and ringo was very quick to be like let's not assume that! He seemed to be what they needed!

[@Allagi22]

@@jevvie7915 This is how I see him now as well.

[@WonderofWatches]

Nice comment

[@thesilvershining]

Ringo always wanted peace, he wanted to be loved and included in the group. By the end Paul/George and Paul/John just weren’t getting along. Ringo loved them all and still does. I feel bad for him :(

[@lynnsmithershubbard1896]

@@thesilvershining they all were composers and had increasing ego/drug issues, but he wanted to stay out of the fire

[@todd3205]

In a lifetime of Beatles, the thing that i always loved the most about Ringo (post Fab4) is his insistence that he had a wonderful time being one. We sure had a blast growing up with them.

[@rain3743]

He always SEEMED to be having a blast.

[@vmax4575]

He should sit in as drummer for a couple of songs on the next Stones tour. He is truly a legendary rock Starr.

[@orangebetsy]

good call...he'd fit right in to the style

[@CHANTARELLA]

Never. He is a Beatle.

[@joenarbaiz1640]

@@CHANTARELLA Well, Charlie's gone! Who would you have as the Rolling Stone's drummer now?

[@markhedges1194]

Good point, he is so rock n roll! And the Beatles and The Rolling Stones are great friends, wow that would be a gig to see!

[@user-fh2vx3hd6c]

He doesn't even play the drums now on his own tours

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love the Beatles. They are all such outstanding gentlemen. I inherited my dad's record collection and I have all of their albums. I can't wait to see Peter Jackson's documentary about them.

[@LordIstar]

That Docu should be amazing.

[@timrose9175]

Me too. I hope Disney releases it on DVD soon after. Who am I kidding...they'll be swimming in cash.

[@Spacedancer747]

I took up the drums in third grade because of Ringo. By six grade I had begged my mother to buy me the exact set that Ringo had, and so I had that. I began to study drums and my whole world was the Beatles. I always thought he was the greatest drummer of the era, because he didn’t just play tons of fills, he provided the perfect backdrop for the music. With the immense presence of John and Paul, there would be no space for a drummer like Keith moon, great as he was, in the Beatles. For years and years Ringo had been maligned is not a good drummer, but he is now recognized as I always knew, that he always was an amazing percussionist. His genius was not sticking out, but playing the perfect part for every single Beatles song. He’s also one of the greatest humans on earth, and has always had a gentle loving personality. May he live to 110, a living reminder of the greatest period of music of our time.

[@musicalSFCat]

Wonderful interview. Ringo looks fab. It's a blessing we still have Ringo & Paul around. Cheers.

[@gigipaints1302]

WOW Ringo looks GREAT, he's a living legend. I've listen to the Beatles since the 1960s. My Aunties saw them many times when they performed in the local pubs in the early 60s. We had every album they ever made. Wish I had some of them now. Loved the interview, he's such a lovely man, his humor, his honestly. ❤

[@dansharov6828]

He handles being on camera so well. Even doing very little he's interesting. This is truly a guy who's spent his whole life performing and the skill is actually really impressive.

[@gene8172]

Rings is one of the people who can do whatever he feels like on any given day. He also looks fantastic for 81. Of course, a good dye job works wonders….

[@umair111]

Not only how he looks, he has amazing energy for his age too

[@thomasa.243]

@@umair111 And he also wears clothes that make him look younger. Subtle details can make a huge change 🙈. But for a reason, they say: "80 is the new 60". What people 40 years ago were physically at the age of 60, they are now at the age of 80.

[@SwisstedChef2018]

I thought the same, of course money buys the physical but what is SOOO remarkable, he is all there, like a young dude. That is simply fantastic.

[@bvnny1379]

81?? You're kidding.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

And a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@jmarine1933]

He’s the motor that pushed The Beatles’ music into rock-n-roll history! Thanks Ringo!

[@damon9853]

So awesome that him and Paul are still alive. I wonder how it feels to be part of a generation so long ago, that shook the world, and 60 some years later, your music is still popular. And also how many genres of music have come after them.. and here we are.. Hard to believe he is 81.. he looks great for 81.

[@eh-i1841]

Still alive?why on Earth shouldn’t he be?

[@damon9853]

@@eh-i1841 because not many people get up into those years. The Average life span is 77 . So I am saying I am glad he is still around.

[@splenderella9]

@@eh-i1841 John and George didn't make it unfortunately! ANYTHING can happen in life, can't it?!

[@x1625]

This man has 81 years of life lived. John was right, Love IS the answer.

[@SuperRicko]

My Kids (son 7 and twin daughters 2) are HUGE Beatles fans as well. I used “Hey, Jude” as their lullaby. 😁👍

[@WeepingRichard]

I’m14!

[@shoWbitz]

Good parenting! 👏

[@WeepingRichard]

Thank you! I hope to pass on the Beatles to my children in the future too!

[@meetaverma8372]

Parenting 101

[@stuanhay]

That song is still as fresh and vibrant today as the first time I heard it!

[@lillyanderson3623]

Such a treasure to see Ringo, a legend, and love seeing Jimmy so excited!

[@connieward2042]

I am grateful knowing that the Beatles will be remembered forever as Mozart or Beethoven are.

[@jonhancock3439]

Ringo and Paul McCartney are heroes in music next year will mark 60 years anniversary of the Beatles

[@markstevens1729]

Ringo: 60 years of solid, at times legendary, entertainment.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

The Beatles are not "entertainment", but they are legendary.

[@thomassiegler9898]

@@Poetic_Justice1962 exactly what I was about to say - they were art.

[@nuthinnicehiphop]

My mom, myself, my daughter all love the Beatles. Timeless

[@thefool2007]

Love Ringo! Saw a live show with the All-Star band years ago. Fun! Standing O’s every song and Yellow Submarine brought down the house. Beatles are timeless.

[@joeandjanice]

After watching the 6 hour special I have so much respect for this man and his talent.

[@jodeeb.6496]

Me too. . I didn't know they all played many different instruments, Ringo on the piano? 🤔 WHO KNEW LOL. 💜🎶💜🥁💜🎵

[@Historian212]

I was eight y.o. in 1963 when the Beatles’ music started to be played on the radio in the US. My friends and I went crazy for them. We were already old enough to be listening to rock music by then, and even at that age, we played them on the jukebox at the local pizza place. So yeah, little kids love the Beatles!

[@sandrajohnson2489]

Ringo looks so young. Love him. I have his book of photos and it's fun to see all the pics he took of the boys.

[@maryrainerson8672]

Besides giving birth to my children, seeing The Beatles in concert in Minneapolis on August 21st, '65 is equally as important & another truly, special time in my life! Love the Fab Four forever!!!!

[@salterrae2525]

You're lucky. Love the Beatles.

[@erikachristen601]

The Beatles were brilliant. With timeless music that appeals to people of all ages and lyrics that are still relevant today. Such a gift to be able to listen to their music! ❤️

[@johnrogers9481]

Yes, their music is quite a gift..

[@anneherrick]

Ringo is amazing, hard to believe he’s 81! Thank you Ringo for your incredible inspiration, love you!❤️

[@taoist32]

He will be 82 next July. If he keeps it up, he may join William Shatner, Barbara Eden, and Betty White as the youngest looking famous elders of our time.

[@wtorules4743]

The guy is a joy. Always has been. That's probably why he got the gig in the first place. His grooves on the early Ed Sullivan shows were so relaxed and cool, even when the whole world was watching. One of kind, peace and love.

[@lesliematteis8010]

I agree. The volume and range of the Beatles is epic. Ringo is so affable. I think what made the group so popular had so much to do with music, but also with personality. Each musician had an individual voice. I love all of them. Despite the fact that there were many fabulous groups, during their era, there will never be a group like them. Go Ringo!

[@JamesBlevins0]

Peace and love, Ringo! Ringo listens to others and who talks when he has something worthwhile to contribute. Everybody who watches "Let It Be" hears Linda McCartney (RIP) confide that she feels so relaxed around Ringo nods in agreement. He is the antithesis of the drummer of drummer jokes, who does not understand harmony and who hits things by default. His drumming is so tasteful and interesting, and now we can see how he delivers wonderful improvisation on every evolution of the "Let It Be" songs. What a great drummer and musician!

[@blank5439]

I play the Beatles for my own children and it really is cool how every generation can listen and love them. There’s something for everyone! That’s what’s great about the Beatles-they evolved with us all, and meet us where we are at a specific time in life.

[@DEU9002]

The last sentence meant a lot

[@patriciabarkley735]

I love Ringo. He is still in great shape and I love his personality and sense of humor. He is now at least 80 years old. I love Rock Around The Clock by Ringo! It was amazing! He still tours and has his All Star Band. Love you Ringo. Keep on Rocking. ❤️🌹❤️

[@nils_on_wheels]

Imagine it's 2021 and you are an original member of THE BEATLES. Still walking this earth. Damn... 😄 And ringo is so freakin' cool! Hope he lives forever!

[@raelockletree3858]

Imagine allll the people.

[@marycontrary7272]

I so love Ringo, he is so sweet!

[@Rkw772]

My Covid experience brought me back to my childhood and I’ve rediscovered The Beatles. Saw Paul live in 2013 and it was amazing. I’m really in to the solo work too. It’s keeping me sane with all the craziness going on now. Thank you Beatles. Can’t wait for Let It Be.

[@sess122]

All the jealousy here re: Ringo's look at age 81...don't care that he colors his hair/beard, wears the shades...who cares. Millions of people don't even LIVE to be 81, let alone look and act like they're 40ish. Keep on keepin' on, Mr. Starkey. You're a legend in ALL our minds!

[@judyakajude3370]

✌✌✌✌🎶

[@1961burn]

Right on :)

[@petemartinez2836]

Tremendous. Very well said Look good and live your life.

[@ddobry21]

He looks absolutely amazing for his age. He's doing something right.

[@lennonslemons4934]

The voice, the smile, the laugh. I love Ringo!!

[@rubyredd6366]

Had the pleasure of seeing The Beatles perform live twic! Had a blast! Love the them immensely! Their music 🎶 is timeless! 🎹🎶🥁🎸🎶🎸💗🎵

[@mwhitney221]

I just love his palpable joy at having been a part of that phenomenon. He lived it. He loved it and he loves his mates and music still.- maybe that’s what keeps him so young. The power of music just flows through him-sheer joy

[@user-in2rh2zm1j]

As a musician and artist, I regard the Beatles as tha mother of everything we do.

[@SirChefsVlogs01]

The history.. The music.. The legacy.. One of my favorite bands.. The BEATLES ❤️ greetings and LOVE from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@richardlopez4318]

Chinga ching ching

[@raizen4271]

they hated the philippines

[@splenderella9]

@@raizen4271 No - but they had a problem with unintentionally insulting the country's leader by not attending an event they were invited to but didn't know! Interesting story - they had to leave the country fast, apparently!

[@jamesbarlett246]

I could listen to Ringo talk for hours hes great with words and a good story teller!

[@Romany1111]

Ringo's actually getting younger!

[@andreaschlapek780]

Sea of times

[@pauldudley8837]

God bless Ringo Starr. Peace and Love!

[@PaulaJoW]

He's the most vital 81 year old I've ever seen. He looks 51. Go Ringo!

[@facelessandnameless]

Right!?

[@captpicard6894]

What a lovely man, as previous people have said not arrogant but completely comfortable, confident, and at peace with his place in music history. Total Legend.

[@sidneymeyer7372]

I remember an interviewer asking John Lennon about the "place" of Ringo in The Beatles and he replied "Ringo was simply the soul of The Beatles".

[@marjet2228]

A musician in my husband’s family told me once a band is as good as it’s drummer. Ringo is rock steady groovy.

[@themangoman9315]

That's true he was the glue that kept them together

[@sidneymeyer7372]

@@marjet2228 Have you seen the KZbin interview where Ringo shows the postcard Paul sent him after the completion of the Let It Be sessions in 1969? It said: "You are the best drummer in the world. REALLY."

[@ravenpicks]

He has more energy than I do. It's so great to see him.

[@hansvonessen6259]

As a new generation of The Beatles and the solo Beatles fan myself who was born in late 1960s, I am so glad to see both Ringo and Paul made us quite a lot of their new songs respectively this year of 2021.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

A living legend. Both him and Sir Paul. Still banging out records in their 80's. Amazing. My mom used to play me Beatles as a child and I loved them. All these years later still love them. Wish John and George were still here. And George Martin too what a special team.

[@NexaElite]

Cant help but smile to see the energy that he brings to the room. I hope to feel that way forever. Peace & Love ❤️✌🏻☮️

[@btom22259]

I could listen to him for hours, love Ringo.