For all his fame and global recognition, Ringo Starr always cherished one thing above all: family life. Behind the scenes, Ringo was never the wild rockstar tabloids loved to exaggerate. He was—and still is—a devoted husband and dad who loves structure, laughter, and simplicity. After marrying actress Barbara Bach in 1981, Ringo settled into a peaceful rhythm. When raising his kids—Zak, Jason, and Lee (from his first marriage)—Ringo made sure to be present, despite years of touring. In interviews, he’s spoken about his guilt from earlier years of being absent due to the chaos of The Beatles. That’s why, later in life, he made daily rituals sacred.

For all the fame, fortune, and global recognition that followed Ringo Starr as the drummer of the most iconic band in history, he has always cherished one thing above all: family life.

While tabloids throughout the 1960s and ’70s often painted Ringo as a hard-partying rockstar caught in the whirlwind of Beatlemania, those close to him knew the real man—someone who longed for normalcy, laughter, and meaningful connection. Behind the scenes, Ringo Starr has always been a devoted husband and father, a man who values structure, simplicity, and sincerity far more than the trappings of celebrity.

After marrying actress Barbara Bach in 1981—a relationship that has stood the test of time—Ringo found the partner and peace he’d long been searching for. The couple, who met on the set of the film Caveman, quickly became inseparable. Together, they carved out a life that was intentionally quieter than the noise of Hollywood or the stage. Friends often describe their bond as grounded, playful, and deeply supportive.

Ringo’s role as a father has been just as important to him. With three children—Zak, Jason, and Lee—from his first marriage to Maureen Starkey, Ringo has spoken openly about the guilt he carried from his earlier years of near-constant touring and media frenzy. The chaos of The Beatles’ meteoric rise often pulled him away from home, and that distance lingered in his heart. “I missed so much of them growing up,” he’s admitted in interviews. “I was trying to do it all, but I wasn’t always there.”

That reflection became a turning point for him. In the decades that followed, Ringo worked hard to make up for lost time, choosing to be present in his children’s lives and, later, in the lives of his grandchildren. Whether it was making breakfast, staying in touch regularly, or taking walks with Barbara, Ringo embraced the small rituals of daily life—the ones that remind us of what truly matters.

Today, at 84 years old, Ringo Starr still tours occasionally, still flashes that famous peace sign, and still reminds fans to “choose love.” But at the heart of it all, he remains a man who finds his greatest joy not on stage, but in the quiet, enduring love of his family.

In an industry known for its instability and broken ties, Ringo Starr is a rare example of someone who found balance—and stayed true to it.