Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr back on stage together at London show | Ents & Arts News
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have performed together for the first time in five years.
Sir Paul, 82, was at the O2 in London for the final night of his worldwide Got Back tour.
The pair performed Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Helter Skelter – with 84-year-old Ringo on drums – before sharing a hug.
They were last on stage together at Sir Paul’s Freshen Up tour in 2019.
Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood also joined Sir Paul on stage to perform the 1970s hit Get Back.
During his two-and-a-half-hour set, Sir Paul paid tribute to the late members of The Beatles, John Lennon and George Harrison.
Sir Paul McCartney has performed at the O2 for the final performances of his Got Back Tour. Pic: PA
Lennon appeared on the screen for I’ve Got A Feeling, and Sir Paul also performed Here Today, written in tribute to Lennon, who was murdered in 1980.
Lennon’s son, Julian, 61, recently revealed he has undergone emergency surgery after being diagnosed with cancer.
Sir Paul also paid tribute to George Harrison, with photos of the guitarist displayed on screen during the song Something, which was written by the late star.
During the song, Sir Paul played a ukulele that used to belong to Harrison.
In a nod to the festive season, Wonderful Christmastime was accompanied by snow falling from the ceiling, and with the help of the YSBD theatre school children’s choir dressed as elves.
Sir Paul’s Got Back tour started in April 2022 when he played across America, before shows in Australia, Mexico and Brazil in 2023.
He then moved to Europe, playing in France and Spain.
The UK leg of the tour spanned Manchester and London and was the first time Sir Paul has performed in the UK since Glastonbury 2022.
