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My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Hooty — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:21:16 GMT

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been knighted for his services to music.

The Duke of Cambridge bestowed the honour on the Liverpool-born star at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

"It means a lot actually," the musician told the BBC. "It means recognition for the things we've done. I was really pleased to accept this."

The honour comes 53 years after the Beatles were all awarded the MBE - and Starr said he had missed his bandmates' companionship this time round.

"I was a bit shaky today on my own," he said.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

proudlyfromNJ — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:30:03 GMT

I have to say, Ringo has aged very well.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Elri — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:30:04 GMT

@Hooty

He sure has stood the test of time well!

I'm happy for him.

I read an interview with his wife and she was asked about their marriage. She started to answer several times and then she finally said: "I just love that man!" I thought that was really sweet.

He is a cutie.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Imaoldhippie — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:47:35 GMT

Good for Ringo, I had a huge crush on him when I was young and they were "The" Beatles

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Love my grandkids — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:48:43 GMT

I've always like Ringo and IMO he's aged wonderfully well. Looks rather distinguished and I'm happy he's been given this honor.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

chickenbutt — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:49:59 GMT

Very cool!

Thumbs up. (didn't there used to be an emoticon for that here?)

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haddon9 — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:51:46 GMT

Sir Richard Starkey ! Love Ringo!

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Estates — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:52:13 GMT

Very happy for him.I saw him in concert last November and he was doing jumping jacks at the end of the show!!!

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Hooty — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:21:36 GMT

@Elri , It is hard to believe he is 77 yrs old!!!

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Nataliesgramma — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:29:59 GMT

I agree!!! He looks great!!

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Catty2 — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:48:47 GMT

I love Ringo and he has always been my favorite Beatle. I saw them in concert when I was in high school, and I've seen him and his All Starr Band twice in concert. Congratulations to Ringo.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Jordan2 — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:01:17 GMT

Well, It's about time! Paul was knighted years ago, I don't know why it took so long to bestow the honor on Ringo.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Pearlee — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:32:36 GMT

@Jordan2wrote:
Well, It's about time! Paul was knighted years ago, I don't know why it took so long to bestow the honor on Ringo.

@Jordan2 IMO Paul is more of a genius for his songwriting. Ringo is a great drummer, but has not contributed as much as Paul and John L. to the group.

In the Yahoo article I read about this with the photos (loved the photos!) Ringo said he had dinner with Paul a week ago and they were both laughing about their backgrounds in Liverpool and then going to "the palace" to be knighted. Who'd have ever thought?

Gosh, I would have loved to have been at dinner with those two, laughing about their backgrounds and how far they had come.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Elri — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:10:50 GMT

@Hooty

It is amazing. He looks so great. He loves what he does. He seems like a sweetie to me.

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

Shorty2U — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:37:06 GMT

I know so cool! I saw the video of him getting Knighted on Facebook. Love Ringo (saw him 1 & 1/2 years ago with DH and my oldest granddaughter who loves him too). Also love Paul of course and well, all the Beatles since 1964!

Re: My Favorite Beatles, Ringo Starr, is Knighted!

number one queen — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 03:24:15 GMT

YAY! I feel the same