Ringo Starr Calls For 'Peace And Love' On 70th Birthday

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has told fans around the world to make the peace sign to mark his birthday today (July 7).

Starr, who has turned 70, wants people no matter where they are to make the V-sign at 12pm.

“If you are on a bus or on a boat, at noon just put your fingers in the air and say ‘peace and love’ just for me, that is your birthday gift to me, and this is my gift to you, peace and love,” he said.

At 70, Starr is the oldest surviving Beatle. Singer Sir Paul McCartney recently celebrated his 68th birthday.

Starr is due to perform a special concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York tonight.

(by Jason Gregory)

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