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Ringo, at 86, rocks DC, but why are we still fixated on the Beatles, six decades after their breakup?

Ringo Starr’s latest concert shows why the Beatles continue to captivate generations, more than six decades after their rise to fame

By Howard Kurtz Fox News

Published October 1, 2026 3:00am EDT

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It was like stepping into a time machine and going back 62 years. 

One of the Beatles was singing rock songs, playing two instruments, making jokes and having a grand old time. 

The Ringo Starr concert here in Washington got me thinking about the impact that he, John, Paul and George had on the music business, the country and the culture — and how Americans are still fascinated by the Fab Four and even their grandchildren are listening to their ancient albums.

Ringo is 86 and touring again, bringing more energy to his shows than most of his Boomer-heavy audience. 

RINGO STARR HAS EATEN THE SAME SIMPLE SANDWICH FOR DECADES — AND IT ONLY HAS 2 INGREDIENTS

Ringo Starr plays drums at a concert.  (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Paul McCartney, who I’ve seen several times in recent years, is 84, still belting out the hits and, hip guy that he........

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