Earlier this year, Paul McCartney's favorite bass guitar was returned to him after it was missing for 54 years. On Thursday (Dec. 19), the former Beatle performed his first show with the beloved instrument since he got it back, and he was also joined by special guest Ringo Starr at London's O2 Arena.
For the encore, McCartney and Starr did "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)" and "Helter Skelter." The two Beatles were last onstage together in 2019 in Los Angeles. The band's unearthed and restored "Now And Then" is nominated for Record Of The Year and Best Rock Performance at the Grammys.
At this show, and a few leading up to it, McCartney summoned the holiday spirit with the live rarity "Wonderful Christmastime." He also brought the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood onstage for "Get Back." Watch clips from the eventful night below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4t7nWz2Yy4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqljDTEekp0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KccTuLfKhw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruUp9DXikrE
Paul McCartney and the band singing Hey Hey We're The Monkees! backstage at the O2 Arena, London 🇬🇧 December 19 2024 *Filmed by Mary McCartney* pic.twitter.com/21CB8uRJtx
— DIÁRIO DOS BEATLES (@Diario_Beatles) December 20, 2024
