Ringo at 70: ‘Peace and Love’

July 6, 2010 by PaulM Posted in Culture, Education, History, Lowell 3 Comments

Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey in Liverpool, England, turned 70 years old today. Interviewed by the New York Times for today’s paper, he said he had one request for those who want to wish him well on this day. He started this little ritual two years ago on his birthday. He asks that people raise their fingers in a peace sign and say “Peace and Love” at 12 noon, whether they are in London, Lowell, or Liberia. Happy birthday, Ringo.

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3 Responses to Ringo at 70: ‘Peace and Love’

  1. PaulM says:

    Did you remember to think Ringo’s good thought? The day’s not over. Peace and Love.

  2. PaulM says:

    Ringo is 70 today. My mistake yesterday. Take two for Peace and Love signals.