The Beatles are back as Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr share surprise onstage reunion
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Last night was a memorable night for fans of The Beatles after Sir Paul McCartney bought out a very special guest at his London show. Taking to the stage at The O2 on Thursday night as part of his Got Back tour, the 82-year-old Hey Jude singer was all smiles as he asked his former bandmate, Sir Ringo Starr, to join him.
![[Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr embrace on stage]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233800046-f268.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Sir Ringo, 84, who attended the show with his wife, Barbara Bach, was all too willing and jumped up beside his long-time mate to play the drums for two songs, including Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Helter Skelter, earning deafening applause from the audience.
![[Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr embrace on stage]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233800028-64cb.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
It was a touching moment for the pair, who were all smiles as they shared an embrace on stage. Sir Ringo told the crowd: ‘I’ve had a great night tonight; it’s been a great show.’. Marking the first time they had played together live in over five years, after his impressive two-song performance, Sir Ringo was ready to return to his seat in the crowd and told fans: ‘I’m off now, I’ve had a great night, and I love you all.’.
![[The Beatles - Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney in 1963 both in dark suits]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_231200568-a920-e1734685561963.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The last time the friends played together was in 2019 during Sir Paul’s Freshen Up tour. Prior to that, they reunited in 2015 when Sir Ringo was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Determined to make the last show in his tour, which began in October and saw shows in Manchester, Paris, Madrid and Sao Paulo, memorable, Sir Paul told fans at the start of the show: ‘Oh London, this is the last night of our current tour. We’ve been around South America and all over the place.’.
![[Sir Paul McCartney and Ronnie]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_233800047-a3fa.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
