Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr, his former bandmate from the Beatles, reunited.
Source disclosed that before the duo began playing Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band hits, the drummer was brought on stage to roaring ovation.
Later, Sir Ringo added: “I’ve had a great night and I love you all,” as he left the stage.
The 82-year-old Sir Paul’s Got Back tour included stops in France, Spain, and Brazil before Thursday’s concert.
There were other musical guests on Thursday night besides Sir Ringo.
Sir Paul played his classic Hofner 500/1 bass guitar for the first time in almost 50 years during a performance of Get Back with Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.
Earlier this year, Sir Paul was reunited with the guitar, which had been stolen in 1972.
The latter two core members of The Beatles, Sir Paul and Sir Ringo, have performed together several times since the band’s dissolution in 1969.
This includes on Sir Paul’s final tour, Freshen Up, in 2019 and at Sir Ringo’s entrance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
Sir Paul is renowned for giving his fans huge shows that are jam-packed with favorites from his extensive musical career, which also includes multiple solo albums and the band Wings.
He performed about 40 songs on a variety of instruments on Thursday night.
A rendition of In Spite of All the Danger, the first song recorded by Sir Paul’s original band, The Quarrymen, who also comprised the late John Lennon and George Harrison, was one of the other highlights of Thursday’s concert.
Additionally, a children’s choir joined him in singing his holiday favorite, Wonderful Christmas time.
More about Paul and Ringo
Fans suggest Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr are two of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time.
They are best known for their work as part of the legendary rock band, The Beatles.
With a career spanning over six decades, they have left an indelible mark on the music industry and continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike.
Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England.
He met John Lennon at a church fete, and they began writing songs together, eventually forming The Beatles with George Harrison and Pete Best.
On other hand, Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey on July 7, 1940, replaced Pete Best as the band’s drummer in 1962.
According to records, The Beatles’ innovative music, style, and charisma revolutionized the music industry, producing numerous iconic albums, including “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Revolver,” and “Abbey Road.”
Awards and Accolades
Both McCartney and Starr have received numerous awards and accolades for their contributions to music.
Paul McCartney has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of The Beatles.
He has won 18 Grammy Awards, and has been recognized with the American Music Award of Merit, the Billboard Music Century Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors.
Ringo Starr has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles.
He has won 9 Grammy Awards and has been recognized with a Diamond Award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his solo work.