This moment filled all Beatles fans with emotion, who remembered the time when the band conquered the world.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
The Beatles It was one of the bands that marked the history of music, John Lennon (died 1980), Paul McCartney, George Harrison (died 2001) and Ringo Starr. Since 1960, this rock band revolutionized music and to this day its songs and its members are fondly remembered, filling stadiums around the world.
This was the case of the tour of Paul McCartney that passed through America and part of Europe, making the ‘Beatlemania‘ revived in much of the continent. Bogotá was one of the scenarios in which the former Beatle left its mark, causing more than 30,000 people to chant songs like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Something’, among others.
Now, The O2 Arena London witnessed an unforgettable moment at the last concert of Paul McCartney of his historic tour around the world. Although his mere presence on stage was a cause of euphoria for all attendees, they did not expect that one of their special guests was Ringo Starr, 84, came on stage and performed a song together, remembering the old times in The Beatles.
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Ringo He got on stage and together they performed the iconic songs Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Helter Skelter, marking the first time in five years that the two artists shared the stage since the 2019 Freshen Up tour.
During the concert, McCartney took the opportunity to share personal memories of his time with the Beatles. One of the most shocking stories was about their performance in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, when the band refused to perform in front of a segregated audience.
The surprise did not end there, since Ronnie Wood, guitarist of the Rolling Stones, also joined in the celebration, adding even more energy to the evening.
The reunion of Paul and Ringoalong with reflections on the legacy of the Beatlesturned this night into a unique event.
For now, it is unknown if this may be one of Paul McCartney’s last concerts. However, there is still hope of seeing him again on stage, because at the end of each show during his tour he said ‘see you next time’, leaving it in doubt whether he will return to South America or do more live shows.