Former Beatle Ringo Starr has told his fans to stop sending him mail and said that he will no longer be signing memorabilia for them.

The drummer, hailed for his signature 'peace and love' symbol, said that all fan mail would be binned after October 20, as he is too busy to reply.

In the video clip rant on his website, he said: "This is a serious message to everybody watching my update. Peace and love. Peace and love."

"I want to tell you after the 20th of October please do not send fan mail to any address you have.

"Nothing will be signed after the 20th of October. If that is the date on the envelope, it's gonna be tossed.

"I'm warning you with peace and love I have too much to do.

"So no more fan mail. Thank you, thank you. And no objects to be signed. Nothing.

"Anyway, peace and love, peace and love," he said.

Ringo's announcement is being seen as his second blunder this year.

On being asked whether he missed his home city, Liverpool, the oldest member in the band replied that there was nothing much to miss.

Following his reply, there were angry complaints while tirades burst out against him on the internet.

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