Ringo starr date of birth

3 November 2023, 11:52

Sir Ringo Starr is one of the world's most famous musicians thanks to his time as a drummer with The Beatles in the 1960s.

Since then, Ringo has released 20 solo albums and remains as busy as ever after turning 80 in 2020.

But what is Ringo Starr's real name, who is his wife and how did he get his start in music?

Here's your handy guide:

1. How old is Ringo Starr and what is his real name?

   Born Richard Starkey, Ringo was born on July 7, 1940. He celebrated his 83rd birthday in 2023.

   He was born in Dingle, an inner-city area of Liverpool.

   He was the only child of confectioners Richard Starkey (1913–1981) and Elsie Gleave (1914–1987).

   Growing up, Starr had several life-threatening illnesses, with various periods of hospitalisations.

   He briefly worked at British Rail, before securing an apprenticeship as a machinist at a Liverpool equipment man