Full Name=Sir Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr); Profession=English musician, singer, songwriter and actor renowned worldwide as the drummer for The Beatles and a pioneering rock backbeat stylist who helped define the sound of 1960s popular music; Nationality: English (British); Born: July 7, 1940; Birthplace: Dingle district, 9 Madryn Street, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom; Generation: Silent Generation (born in 1940 within the commonly accepted 1928–1945 Silent Generation cohort characterized by resilience, discipline, and a strong sense of duty); Chinese Zodiac: Metal Dragon (born in the Dragon year spanning February 8, 1940, to January 26, 1941, specifically classified as the Metal Dragon element in Chinese astrology); Zodiac Sign: Cancer (Sun in Cancer for birthdays between late June and late July, with July 7 falling firmly under Cancer); Age in 2026 = 86 years old on July 7, 2026; Marital Status: Married to American actress Barbara Bach, Bond girl of “The Spy Who Loved Me,” in a civil ceremony at the Marylebone Register Office/Town Hall in London on April 27, 1981, a union that has remained intact for over four decades. Children= Three children with his first wife Maureen Cox (Maureen Starkey): Zak Richard Starkey (born September 13 1965), Jason Starkey (born August 19 1967), and Lee Parkin Starkey (born November 11 1970), all of whom grew up in a musical environment and have maintained close ties with their father; Description=Ringo Starr emerged from a working‑class childhood in Liverpool, marked by illness and limited formal schooling, to become one of the most recognizable and influential drummers in modern music history as the timekeeper of The Beatles, whose inventive yet song‑serving style, steady groove, and distinctive fills were widely praised by peers and critics as “the best backbeat in the business.” As part of The Beatles, he anchored the rhythm section and stepped into the spotlight as a singer and songwriter, delivering beloved lead vocals on classics such as “With a Little Help from My Friends” and “Yellow Submarine,” which cemented his image as the affable, down‑to‑earth Beatle loved by fans across generations. After the Beatles' breakup in 1970, Starr launched a successful solo career with hit singles and albums. He later created Ringo Starr & His All‑Starr Band, a continually evolving touring ensemble of notable musicians with whom he has performed for many years, allowing him to bring Beatles songs, solo material, and classic rock repertoire to new audiences around the world. He has been honored with multiple accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as both a member of The Beatles and as a solo artist, and music historians and drummers frequently cite him as a foundational figure in rock drumming whose understated creativity, musicality, and personality reshaped how drummers are perceived within bands. Even in his eighties, Ringo remains active as a recording artist and touring bandleader, releasing new music—such as his 2025 country‑influenced album “Look Up” produced with T Bone Burnett—and continuing to appear on stage and in media, embodying a message of “peace and love” that has become his personal mantra and a defining theme of his later‑life public presence. Through his long career and enduring popularity, Ringo Starr stands as one of the single most famous celebrities born on July 7, a cultural icon whose influence extends beyond drumming to a broader legacy of optimism, collaboration, and intergenerational connection to The Beatles’ music. Cause of Death= Not applicable – Ringo Starr is still alive and active as a performer and recording artist as of 2026.