Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: "I feel the older I get, the more I'm learning to handle life…….”

Ringo Starr shared a simple life quote about growing older and learning to handle life. He said life is a long journey where people slowly understand themselves. His message is about patience, self-discovery, and staying calm during problems. The ...

By Global Desk | Feb 19, 2026, 07.40 PM IST

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: "I feel the older I get, the more I'm learning to handle life…….”

Ringo Starr was born on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England. His real name is Richard Starkey. His parents worked in a bakery and later divorced when he was very young. He had serious health problems as a child — He spent one year in hospital after a burst appendix at age six, as stated by Britannica. He later stayed two more years in a sanatorium due to pleurisy. He first learned drums during recovery — A health worker gave children instruments, which inspired him.

Start of music career

He left school and worked different jobs before music. He joined a skiffle band while working as an apprentice joiner. In 1959, he became drummer for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He met The Beatles during a Hamburg show in 1960.

In 1962, he replaced Pete Best as Beatles drummer. He became popular for his steady drumming and friendly personality. He sang lead in famous songs like “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends.” He also wrote songs, including “Octopus’s Garden”, as stated by Britannica.

Solo career & later work

After the band split in 1970, he started a solo career. His early solo albums included Sentimental Journey and Beaucoups of Blues. He had hit singles like “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen.” He also acted in films such as The Magic Christian. He later formed the All-Starr Band and toured worldwide. He continued releasing albums, including Look Up in 2025.

He married Maureen Cox in 1965 and had three children. He married actress Barbara Bach in 1981. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He received an MBE in 1965 and was knighted in 2018.