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Original Beatles drummer extends olive branch to Ringo Starr on 80th birthday

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Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has extended an olive branch to Ringo Starr, wishing him a happy 80th birthday. Starr, who celebrates the milestone on Tuesday, replaced Best in the group in 1962, a takeover that was controversial at the time.

The 78-year-old said on Twitter: “Thought about it and thought why not. Happy Birthday Ringo. It’s a special one. Have a good day.” Fans praised Best as a “class act” and said his comments proved “time obviously does heal wounds”.

Best was invited to join The Beatles in August 1960 on the eve of their first season of club dates in Hamburg, Germany. However, two years later Beatles manager Brian Epstein fired Best and replaced him with Starr.

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