BREAKING: 30 minutes ago, Beverly Hills, California, USA. At the age of 84, The Beatles’ Ringo Starr has finally broken his silence about Paul McCartney, and while many fans wondered if there was still any animosity between the two, Ringo’s candid admission says it all…
In an emotional and unexpected revelation just 30 minutes ago from his home in Beverly Hills, legendary drummer and founding member of The Beatles, Ringo Starr, broke his long-standing silence about his relationship with fellow bandmate Paul McCartney. At 84 years old, Starr appeared calm and reflective as he finally addressed the swirling questions fans have asked for decades: Was there ever real animosity between the two? And where do they stand today?
Ringo didn’t hold back.
“People always wanted drama between us,” Starr said with a half-smile. “Sure, we had our differences. We were young lads with the world in our hands and a lot of pressure. But Paul’s my brother. He always has been.”
The Beatles broke up in 1970 amid growing creative tension, business disagreements, and personal friction. While John Lennon and George Harrison expressed sharp criticisms of McCartney during that period, Ringo remained mostly silent, choosing diplomacy over controversy. But today, in a heartfelt interview streamed live to select media outlets and fan pages, he chose to speak.
“I never hated Paul,” he continued. “I never stopped loving the guy. We had moments—everyone in a band does. But the truth is, he’s one of the greatest songwriters in history, and I got to play drums on his music. That’s a gift.”
When asked why he chose now to speak out, Ringo simply replied, “Time is precious. I’m 84, man. And I want the world to know there’s peace between us—always was, deep down.”
He went on to recall some of their recent moments together, including recording the track “Now and Then”—a Beatles reunion song released in 2023 using AI-enhanced vocals from the late John Lennon. “That session was magical,” Ringo said. “Looking at Paul across the studio, it felt like the old days. Like nothing had changed.”
Social media erupted instantly after the stream aired, with fans flooding X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube with tributes, emotional reactions, and decades-old photos of the Fab Four.
“Ringo finally said what we needed to hear,” one fan wrote. “The Beatles were never just a band—they were a family.”
Despite their vastly different post-Beatles careers, Starr and McCartney have made occasional appearances together, including performing at major events like the Grammys and Ringo’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But this statement marks the first time Ringo has directly addressed the emotional core of their relationship in such a raw and public way.
He ended the interview with a simple line that will likely echo in Beatles lore forever:
“No matter what people say, me and Paul—we’re mates. Always have been. Always will be. Peace and love.”
