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CNN
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Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr returned to their place on Thursday night – performing together, live on stage in London.
Starr made a surprise appearance at the O2 Arena on the final night of McCartney’s “Got Back” tour.
Announcing his special guest, McCartney said: “The one and only Mr. Ringo Starr!” »
Taking the stage to loud applause, Starr hugged his former Beatles bandmate, before saying: “I want to tell you I had a great night tonight.”
Then McCartney, 82, turned to his 84-year-old friend and said, “Are we going to rock?” »
To the delight of the audience, the duo performed two of their famous songs: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” followed by “Helter Skelter.”
Starr took the mic again after the second song ended, saying, “I had a great night and I love you all.” Thanks to this man.
Another surprise was in store for the thousands of fans who came to see McCartney perform on the final night of the tour, which took him across Europe and Latin America.
Ronnie Woodmember of rival 60s band The rolling stonesjoined McCartney to perform “Get Back.”
The two shared a hug before Wood left the stage, with McCartney saying: “Thank you, Ronald!” »
In an interview with CNN last year, Starr said: “Paul called me the other day…We are very close friends. We are brothers and you know, for me it was great because I am an only child and so I had three brothers that I could love, that I could count on, that I could help. You know, it was a big moment for me.