Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr get back together at star-studded London concert

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul McCartney reunited onstage with his former Beatles bandmate Ringo Starr for two songs during his acclaimed Got Back tour. Shall we rock?” As Starr stood by his side, McCartney joked: “We can only rock if you can get on your kit, ma.” open image in gallery McCartney with Starr onstage in 2014 Stewart, meanwhile, joined McCartney for a rendition of “Get Back”, during which the latter played his original Hofner 500/1 bass guitar for the first time in more than 50 years. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up As his UK shows coincided with the festive season, he also treated his audience to a singalong to his hit single “Wonderful Christmas Time” on each of the four nights, complete with confetti “snow” and a children’s choir. open image in gallery Paul McCartney performing in Manchester, December 2024 The Got Back tour is part of a particularly prolific period for McCartney, which has included the release of the Grammy-nominated “Now and Then” – performed tonight for the first time ever in the UK – and its accompanying music video, directed by Peter Jackson.