03/14/2025
On December 19, 2024, Paul McCartney concluded his "Got Back" tour with a memorable performance at London's O2 Arena. The concert featured a surprise reunion with fellow Beatle Ringo Starr, marking their first joint performance in five years. Together, they delighted the audience with renditions of classics like "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)" and "Helter Skelter."
The event was further highlighted by the appearance of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, who joined McCartney for the song "Get Back." Notably, McCartney played his original Hofner 500/1 bass during this performance—the first time in 50 years—after it was recovered earlier in 2024 following its theft in 1972.
Throughout the nearly three-hour show, McCartney paid heartfelt tributes to his late bandmates, John Lennon and George Harrison, incorporating virtual duets and archival footage to honor their legacy. The setlist spanned his extensive career, featuring Beatles classics such as "Hey Jude," "Can't Buy Me Love," and "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da," as well as solo hits like "Band on the Run" and the James Bond theme "Live and Let Die," which was accompanied by pyrotechnics.
This final show of the "Got Back" tour not only celebrated McCartney's enduring musical legacy but also underscored the timeless appeal of The Beatles' music, leaving fans with cherished memories of a historic reunion.❣️🎸