**The Beatles: Ringo Starr Sends Heartfelt Birthday Message as Paul McCartney Turns 83 on June 18**
As **Paul McCartney** prepares to celebrate his **83rd birthday on June 18**, fellow Beatle and lifelong friend **Ringo Starr** has sent a heartfelt birthday message, delighting fans around the world and reminding everyone of the enduring bond between the two music legends.
Taking to social media early Monday morning, Ringo shared a classic photo of himself and McCartney during their Beatles days, along with the caption:
**“Peace and love to my brother Paul on his 83rd! Have a great day my mate — still rockin’, still rollin’. Love you man. ✌️❤️🥁”**
The message quickly went viral among Beatles fans, who flooded the comments with their own birthday wishes and tributes to McCartney’s incredible legacy as a songwriter, performer, and musical innovator.
McCartney, born **June 18, 1942**, in Liverpool, England, is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential musicians of all time. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for **The Beatles**, he co-wrote some of the most iconic songs in history, including *“Let It Be,”* *“Hey Jude,”* and *“Yesterday.”* After the Beatles disbanded, he continued to find massive success with **Wings** and a prolific solo career that spans more than five decades.
Ringo and Paul remain the last two surviving members of The Beatles, and their enduring friendship has become a treasured part of music history. In recent years, the duo has made surprise appearances together at concerts and events, thrilling fans with occasional on-stage reunions.
As Paul turns 83, fans across the globe are celebrating not just a birthday, but a life that has forever shaped the sound of modern music. And with Ringo’s touching birthday message, that legacy of friendship, peace, and love continues to shine.
