Love message from Ringo Starr: Monday, July 7th was no ordinary day — it marked the birthday of one of music’s most enduring and beloved icons: Ringo Starr. But true to his legacy of compassion, creativity, and cosmic vibes, the former Beatle chose once again to turn the spotlight away from himself and instead promote his ever-growing annual tradition: spreading “Peace & Love” around the world.
Monday, July 7th was no ordinary day — it marked the birthday of one of music’s most enduring and beloved icons: Ringo Starr. But true to his legacy of compassion, creativity, and cosmic vibes, the former Beatle chose once again to turn the spotlight away from himself and instead promote his ever-growing annual tradition: spreading “Peace & Love” around the world.
“Monday July the 7th was my birthday and as always we will be promoting Peace & Love,” Ringo shared in a heartfelt global message. “It’s so great how this keeps growing — we are in 38 countries!!! And we can’t forget the guys in the spaceship!”
With a signature mix of humor and humanity, Ringo celebrated his 84th birthday not with fanfare, but with a universal invitation: for everyone, everywhere, to pause at noon local time and simply express Peace & Love — in word, in post, or even silently in thought.
A Tradition That Keeps Growing
The “Peace & Love” moment began years ago as a modest dream — a simple wish to use Ringo’s birthday as a spark for positivity. Today, it’s a global movement, with ambassadors across 38 countries and participation from fans, celebrities, and institutions all around the world.
From Tokyo to Toronto, Buenos Aires to Berlin, fans held up peace signs, played Beatles tunes, and posted messages of unity online. Massive digital boards in cities lit up with the words “Peace & Love,” and schools, radio stations, and local leaders all took part in spreading the message.
“It’s not about politics. It’s not about religion,” said one Peace & Love Ambassador in Italy. “It’s just about humanity. Ringo shows us that peace can be playful, love can be loud, and kindness should be global.”
A Message That Reaches the Stars
Perhaps the most surreal and inspiring part of this year’s celebration was that Ringo’s message quite literally reached new heights — into space. In a heartfelt shoutout, Ringo thanked the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), who joined the celebration from orbit.
“I want to give thanks to the crew up in the ISS,” he said, “and the teams getting the message to the moon and back… Artemis, Intuitive Machines…”
NASA and private spaceflight pioneers like Intuitive Machines have supported the campaign by symbolically carrying the Peace & Love message on recent missions. The Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon, joined in the celebration — and several astronauts recorded videos sending their own messages of peace from space.
“It’s incredible,” said Ringo. “I’m just a drummer from Liverpool, and now we’ve got Peace & Love in space. That’s far out, man!”
Gratitude for Global Ambassadors
At the heart of the campaign are the unsung heroes: the Peace & Love Ambassadors. These are fans and volunteers who dedicate time and energy to organizing local events, rallying communities, and keeping Ringo’s message alive year-round.
“Sending special thanks to all the Peace & Love Ambassadors for all they do in each of their countries,” Ringo said. “You are the reason this movement is growing. You are the heart of it.”
From flash mobs in Paris to meditation circles in India, these ambassadors take creativity to new levels every July 7th — and their passion keeps the flame burning.
How You Can Join — It’s Easy
As Ringo reminds the world every year, joining the celebration is as simple as it is powerful.
“All you have to do to participate,” he said, “is post, say, or even just think Peace & Love at Noon your local time.”
No ticket, no travel, no cost. Just a moment of good intention. Whether it’s a tweet, a hug, a peace sign, or a silent prayer — it counts. It connects.
A Legacy of Light
While the world often knows Ringo Starr as the drummer of the Beatles — the man behind the beat of “With a Little Help from My Friends” and “Yellow Submarine” — his legacy stretches far beyond music. He’s become a global ambassador of joy, using his fame not for power or wealth, but for peace.
This year, with messages orbiting Earth and spanning 38 countries, that legacy shines brighter than ever.
As one young fan said after participating: “It may seem small, but when millions of people all focus on Peace & Love — even for one minute — it makes the world feel better. And I think Ringo’s right. That’s how we start changing things.”
Happy Birthday, Ringo. And as always, Peace & Love.
