June 17th 2024.
Renowned musician Sir Paul McCartney is making his highly-anticipated return to his home country, the United Kingdom, for a series of live performances. At the age of 81, the former Beatles member will be gracing the stage for four special shows later this year. This marks his first time back since his iconic headline slot at the Glastonbury festival in 2022, during the European leg of his Got Back tour.
As the holiday season approaches, fans can catch the "Hey Jude" hitmaker at the brand new Co-op Live arena in Manchester on December 14 and 15. He will then head to London for two nights at The O2 on December 18 and 19. In a statement, Sir Paul expressed his excitement for these shows and promised an unforgettable end to the year. He also shared that it always feels extra special to play in his home country.
The Got Back tour, which launched with 16 massive shows in the US, will come to a close with these UK performances. It has been a few years since the legendary musician has played a non-festival show in the UK, with his last Manchester show being in 2011 and his last London show in 2018. Fans can expect a lengthy and spectacular performance from Sir Paul and his longtime band, which includes Paul 'Wix' Wickens, Brian Ray, Rusty Anderson, and Abe Laboriel Jr.
During an interview on the Conan O'Brien podcast, Sir Paul jokingly blamed Bruce Springsteen for artists having to play longer shows nowadays. He shared that back in the 1960s, it was common for multiple artists to perform on the same bill because individual sets were not very long. However, now artists like Springsteen have set the bar high with their three to four-hour performances. The two music icons have been friends for decades and often enjoy taking playful jabs at each other. They have even performed together, most recently at Glastonbury in 2022.
If you're a fan of Sir Paul McCartney, be sure to mark your calendars for these December shows. It's not every day that you get to witness a living legend in action. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency. They would love to hear from you!
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