Ringo Starr is celebrating his 85th birthday on July 7, with family, friends, and fans sharing their love and well wishes, including Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reflected on their unique friendship in a new interview. The last surviving members of The Beatles said their bond is particularly important since John Lennon and George Harrison have died.

McCartney's unexpected message touched on his and Starr's longtime bond, formed way before the Fab Four became a phenomenon.