Timeline of the relationship of Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara Bach

Ringo Starr and wife Barbara Bach have been happily together since the 80s.

The couple met on the set of their 1980 film. caveman. Before they got together, Starr (real name Richard Starkey) was previously married to Maureen Cox from 1965 to 1975 The former they share three children: Zack, Jason and Lee.

Bach, in turn, married an Italian businessman AugustoCount Gregorini of Savignano di Romagna in 1966. During their marriage, Bach welcomed a daughter, Francesca, and a son, Gianni. They divorced in 1975.

Despite hooking up during the slapstick comedy, Starr and Bach didn’t begin their romance until filming was almost over.

“The truth is we weren’t together until the very end of caveman. Working, we got along well, but each of us had other people, our respective friends,” Bach said in 1981. in an interview for Playboy. “Then, all of a sudden, within a week – the last week of shooting – it just happened. We changed from friendly love to falling in love.”

A year later, Starr and Bach were married in London. They have been by each other’s side ever since.

Keep scrolling for the full timeline of Starr and Bach’s relationship:

1980

Starr and Bach met on the set of their film caveman. The Beatles the drummer plays the prehistoric man Atuk, while Bach portrays Lana, one of his love interests.

April 1981

The couple tied the knot at London’s Marylebone Town Hall after almost dating for a year.

1988

Bach and Starr began treatment together at the Sierra Tucson Rehabilitation Clinic. Starr shared how seeking substance abuse treatment helped him stay on track.

“I didn’t tour in the ’80s and not much in the ’70s. I got involved in a lot of substances and they became more important than anything else,” he said people in 2017 “In ’88 I ended up in rehab in ’89 as well. I put together the first All-Starr group. I got back on track and that’s what I’ve been doing ever since.”

February 2010

Bach was by Starr’s side when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

January 2014

Barbara Bach Ringo Starr at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Starr brought Bach as his plus one to the Grammys as he and Paul McCartney received a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award for their work with The Beatles.

November 2015

The drummer and the ex The Bond girl celebrated 35 years together. In an interview with peopleStar revealed how their spark hasn’t died down after all these years.

“There’s no getting away … I think I love Barbara as much (today) as (when we met),” Starr gushed. “And I’m beyond blessed that she loves me and we’re still together.”

December 2015

Starr and Bach decided to auction off some of their personal items, including some special Beatles collectibles through Julien’s Auctions. The couple raised $9 million for their charityLotus Foundation.

July 2016

Bach and Starr attended Cirque du Soleil The Beatles LOVE show celebrating its 10th anniversary.

September 2016

The two attended the premiere of the documentary The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring. Starr and Bach were joined on the red carpet by McCartney and his wife, Nancy Shevell.

march 2018

Bach was next to Starr when he was knighted from Prince William.

December 2022

Starr and Bach came out for the London premiere of If these walls could sing. The documentary, directed by McCartney’s daughter Mary, tells the story of Abbey Road Studios and features cameos from McCartney, Starr and other A-List musicians.

March 2024

The duo reunited with Paul and Chevelle during Paris Fashion Week to support Stella McCartneythe show of

July 2024

Bach and Starr celebrated the 11th anniversary of Ringo’s Peace & Love birthday bash in Los Angeles.

“Peace and love from Ringo, family and friends in Beverly Hills, CA! 🇺🇸😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌻🥦🌈☮️,” Star wrote via Instagram along with a video of the event.