Peace, Love, and Longevity: How Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach Built a Rock-Solid Marriage in a World That Never Stops Spinning

Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach have been married since 1981, and in the world of celebrity marriages, that’s rare. As a longtime fan, I’ve always admired how they’ve managed to stay together—quietly and gracefully—for over four decades.

Their story began on the set of Caveman, a film that might not have won awards but gave Ringo something priceless: love. From the beginning, Ringo and Barbara supported each other through thick and thin—including battles with addiction. In fact, they checked into rehab together in the late 1980s. That decision—to heal as a team—speaks volumes.

What’s kept them going, according to Ringo, is spending time together. He’s said many times that they try never to be apart for more than a few days. Even during tours, Barbara often joins him. Their lives are intertwined, not out of obligation but out of genuine desire to be close.

They also practice shared spirituality. Both have embraced a holistic lifestyle, with meditation, clean eating, and a quiet focus on gratitude. Ringo often mentions how important Barbara’s calming presence has been to him, especially in his post-Beatles life.

For fans, their marriage isn’t just romantic—it’s inspiring. It shows that love can last when both people choose growth, forgiveness, and time together over everything else. In a world full of fleeting fame, Ringo and Barbara have built something timeless—and that, to me, is the real rock and roll love story.