Ringo Starr's “Big Birthday Show” ran last night (July 7th) providing the former-Beatles drummer's friends and family a chance to wish him a happy 80th birthday through well wishes and song — all in the name of charity. The online broadcast benefited four charities near and dear to Ringo's heart — the Black Lives Matter Global Network; the David Lynch Foundation; MusiCares; and WaterAid.
Ringo opened the show by addressing the fact that Covid-19 has forced this year to keep everyone isolated, but showed scenes from 2019's “peace and love” birthday celebration in front of the Capitol Records Tower in L.A.
Musical portions included Ringo's 2019 All Starr Band performing “It Don't Come Easy” and “With A Little Help From My Friends/Give Peace A Chance” featuring All Starr alumnus, along with Ringo's 2019 cameo with Paul McCartney at Dodger Stadium performing “Helter Skelter.”