Arise, Sir Richard! Ringo Starr is knighted for services to music

Ringo Starr is to be knighted in the Queen's 2018 New Year's honours list, it has been announced. It’s great! It’s an honour and a pleasure to be considered and acknowledged for my music and my charity work, both of which I love. Peace and love. Ringo Ringo Starr The 77-year-old drummer and singer will become Sir Richard Starkey for services to music, after being made a Knight Bachelor. In 1965 Starr, along with the other Beatles, had been made an MBE. Huge congrats Sir Ringo! Sir Richard Starkey has a nice ring to it. Best drummer best pal! X