Their union revitalizes the legacy of The Beatles
On Friday, Paul McCartney marked a special occasion by commemorating the shared birthday of two significant men in his life: Ringo Starr and his late father, James McCartney. The iconic singer-songwriter took to social media to express his heartfelt sentiments and share cherished photographs. McCartney described both individuals as his personal heroes and encouraged everyone to embrace the day in their honor, wishing all a fantastic day ahead.
In honor of Ringo Starr, McCartney posted a recent snapshot capturing the iconic drummer flashing his signature peace sign. Additionally, to celebrate his late father James McCartney, he shared a nostalgic black-and-white baby photograph, standing alongside his mother, Mary. James McCartney, who sadly passed away in 1976, was remembered fondly through this heartfelt gesture.
As Ringo Starr approached his 83rd birthday, he sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the milestone and his annual Peace & Love event. This event encourages fans worldwide to spread peace and love at noon on July 7th, Starr’s birthday. Starr mentioned that he still feels young at heart and tries to stay busy, emphasizing the importance of keeping oneself engaged as one gets older.
McCartney also hinted at the possibility of collaborating with Starr on new music. In a recent interview with BBC Radio 4’s Best of Today, McCartney revealed that artificial intelligence was used to isolate John Lennon’s voice from an old demo, potentially for a new Beatles project. McCartney clarified on Twitter that the forthcoming material is not artificially or synthetically created, but rather a result of cleaning up existing recordings over the years. The specific song in question is reportedly a 1978 track called “Now and Then,” which Lennon recorded on a boombox shortly before his tragic death and subsequently gave to McCartney.
The Beatles had previously attempted to record “Now and Then” for their Anthology series in 1995, but the late George Harrison was not fond of the song and it was ultimately not included. McCartney expressed admiration for the verse and John Lennon’s vocals in the song but acknowledged the democratic decision-making process within the band.
Overall, the news highlights the continued impact and creative endeavors of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as the ongoing interest in preserving and revitalizing the legacy of The Beatles.
