Here Comes The Sun: Beatles Fans Go Bonkers As Paul And Ringo Reunite On L.A. Stage
Los Angeles Beatles fans thought they died and went to heaven Saturday night when Ringo Starr joined Paul McCartney on stage to perform “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” — and “Helter Skelter.”
Paul and Ringo reunite for Sgt. Pepper’s on the last night of Paul McCartney’s tour!!!! THE BEATLES BABY!!! pic.twitter.com/QGVX75UeMP
— Tara Bitran (@tarabitran) July 14, 2019
The audience at McCartney’s massive Dodger Stadium concert screamed when he announced during the encore a “surprise for everyone” — the “one and only Ringo Starr!”
The Beatles drummer walked on stage, embraced his old bandmate and got a kiss on the top of the head, according to The Blast.
“Peace and love, everybody!” Ringo shouted. “All right, brother,” McCartney said. “I love you, man.”
So tonight at the Paul McCartney show at Dodger Stadium, this happened...#PaulMcCartney #RingoStarr pic.twitter.com/pkpeBXDxFh
— KTFaye (@KTFaye) July 14, 2019
Ringo settled in behind the drums, and they let loose ... on an appropriately psychedelic stage.
Ringo tossed his sticks into the audience when the band finished and pretended to reach for Paul’s bass to chuck that in, too. “It’s been a thrill for me,” he said. “And I love you, man.” Paul told his old pal (again): “I love you, man. Peace and love, Ringo.”
“I don’t think I’ll see something more iconic in my entire life,” tweeted one lucky fan in the audience. Another gushed on Twitter: “I LOVE MY LIFE.”
PAUL MCCARTNEY AND RINGO STARR ON STAGE TOGETHER TONIGHT. BLOWN AWAY! #TheBeatles #PaulMcCartney #RingoStarr pic.twitter.com/1ZUW30Gnd4
— Bradford Dworak (@BradfordDworak) July 14, 2019
Ringo turned 79 years old on July 7. McCartney, 77, wished a happy birthday on Instagram to the “best drummer in the world.”
It was the last night of McCartney’s solo American tour that started in May in New Orleans. “Farewell to you guys,” Paul said at the end, Variety reported. “Farewell to America. Only one thing left to be said: We’ll see you next time.”
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HE BROUGHT OUT RINGO STARR I AM DEAD pic.twitter.com/F4ftqdf9U9
— marissa horwitz (@Mar_Horwitz) July 14, 2019
Y'all Paul McCartney really brought out RINGO STARR, the only other living Beatle, to play Sgt. Pepper & Helter Skelter. And at Dodger Stadium. I LOVE MY LIFE. pic.twitter.com/TzEp5g6RuM
— lyss (@alysschavz) July 14, 2019
#PaulMcCartney and #RingoStarr together pic.twitter.com/5hFIhcNwYm
— Teresa Molina (@TeresamolinaTm) July 14, 2019
Guys he just brought out Ringo (!!!!!!)
— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) July 14, 2019
We thought this moment would be the biggest fireworks of the night. Then Ringo Starr unexpectedly joined Paul McCartney on stage. (Dodgers Stadium, July 13. 2019). Knocked it right out of the park. #PaulMcCartney #RingoStarr #GoDodgers #LosAngeles pic.twitter.com/c9OLka2fBV
— Trek Movers (@JoeThom78098012) July 14, 2019
Saturday 13 July 2019 😁
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr 🎸🥁🎧🎤🎼
Sgt Pepper / Helter Skelter - Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California 😂 pic.twitter.com/yFGFHKhlMs— John Fernandini (@JohnFernandini) July 14, 2019
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