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Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Share Stage in Spectacular Beatles Reunion

Legendary duo performs in London for McCartney's tour finale, uniting with Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood and reclaiming a lost Hofner bass after decades.
In a moment steeped in music history, Paul McCartney invited his fellow ex-Beatle, Ringo Starr, to join him on stage during the final concert of his tour in London.

The two surviving members of the legendary Liverpool quartet delighted fans at the O2 Arena, performing classics such as ‘Helter Skelter’ and ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’.

As applause thundered, Starr, the former Beatles drummer, took his leave with a heartfelt, ‘I’ve had a great night, and I love you all.’ This reunion marks their first shared stage since a brief 2019 appearance, rekindling the fervor of Beatles fandom.

McCartney, now 82, and Starr, 84, encapsulated the enduring magic of The Beatles, a band whose influence permeates generations.

Yet, the night held more surprises.

McCartney, during this grand finale, called upon Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones to perform ‘Get Back’.

The collaboration offered a rare cross-section of British rock grandeur.

Perhaps most touching was the return of McCartney’s iconic Hofner bass, an instrument entangled in the saga of rock history.

Thought lost since 1972, the bass was rediscovered after a diligent investigation and returned to McCartney earlier this year.

Its reappearance on stage was not just a testament to a storied past but a nod to the enduring resilience of cultural heritage.

London marked the last stop of McCartney's ambitious ‘Got Back’ tour, which began in the United States in 2022 before weaving through Australia, Mexico, and South America.

Each venue, a witness to McCartney’s unparalleled showmanship, beheld a journey through decades of musical innovation.

Addressing the London audience, McCartney shared his gratitude, ‘Oh, London, this is the last night of our current tour.

We’ve been all over South America and beyond.

It’s great to be back, and we’re going to have fun tonight.’ His words underscored a nostalgia familiar to those who have watched the evolution of rock’s landscape.

As the evening drew to a close, the performance served not just as a nod to the past but as a bridge through which McCartney and his contemporaries continue to captivate listeners worldwide.

Such moments underscore the weight of musical legacy—a poignant reminder of an era that transformed the cultural fabric of the world.
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