on “The Great Super Reunion” — a historic 2025–2026 global tour featuring The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, and Paul McCartney:
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The Great Super Reunion: The Beatles Announce Unprecedented 2025–2026 Global Tour with Rock Legends Eric Clapton & Keith Richards and Paul McCartney — A Historic Celebration of Music, Legacy, and Unity
June 22, 2025 — London, England
In a move that has stunned the music world and sent waves of euphoria rippling across generations of fans, The Beatles — or what’s now being hailed as the “New Beatles Collective” — have officially announced The Great Super Reunion, a world tour spanning 2025 to 2026 that will unite some of the most iconic names in rock history: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards.
Described as “a musical miracle, 60 years in the making,” the tour marks the first time surviving Beatles members will perform under the band’s legendary name with new permanent collaborators, in what Sir Paul McCartney calls “a reimagining of The Beatles for a new era — not a tribute, but a continuation.”
A Historic Lineup
The announcement was made during a globally livestreamed press conference from Abbey Road Studios, attended by journalists, celebrities, and stunned fans. McCartney, now 83, stood at the iconic zebra crossing arm-in-arm with Ringo Starr (aged 85), flanked by Clapton and Richards — two fellow survivors of rock’s golden age and close friends of the Fab Four since the 1960s.
“We’ve talked about it for years — sometimes over tea, sometimes over whisky,” joked Keith Richards, strumming an acoustic during the event. “But this year, it just felt right. We’ve lost so many, and yet we’re still standing. Why not go out there one more time — together — and give this generation a taste of what music used to feel like?”
The tour will span 30 countries across five continents, beginning at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 9, 2025 — what would have been John Lennon’s 85th birthday — and concluding in Liverpool on August 8, 2026, 57 years to the day since the Beatles’ final studio photo session at Abbey Road.
More Than a Reunion — A Musical Resurrection
Dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the most ambitious collaboration in rock history,” The Great Super Reunion aims not merely to revisit Beatles classics, but to reinterpret them with the artistry of Clapton’s blues, Richards’ raw riffing, and McCartney’s eternal melodic genius.
Audiences can expect reimagined renditions of:
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” featuring Clapton reprising his famous solo, this time as a lead vocalist;
A haunting acoustic take on “Come Together” with Richards growling out the verses;
A symphonic version of “Let It Be,” performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at select venues;
And a brand-new composition co-written by McCartney, Clapton, and Richards titled “One More Sunrise,” an anthem for unity, hope, and the timeless power of music.
“We’ve all aged,” said McCartney during the Q&A, “but the music? It hasn’t. The songs still mean something, maybe even more now than when we first wrote them. That’s why we’re doing this — not just to celebrate the past, but to say something new.”
A Beatles Revival With Modern Roots
To bridge the generations, the tour will feature guest performances by modern stars deeply influenced by the Beatles’ legacy. Confirmed guests include Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, H.E.R., and Jacob Collier, with whispers of potential surprise appearances from Dave Grohl, Ed Sheeran, and even Taylor Swift.
The concerts will be structured as part storytelling, part performance. Between songs, the band members will share memories — some joyful, others poignant — from their decades on the road, in the studio, and in friendship. Archival footage of John Lennon and George Harrison will be seamlessly integrated using cutting-edge holographic and AI technology, developed in collaboration with Peter Jackson and his Get Back documentary team.
“One of the most emotional moments for me,” Ringo said, “was seeing John and George on stage again — not just as images, but as part of us. They’re still here in spirit, and this tour brings them back home.”
Legacy, Charity, and Purpose
In a heartfelt moment during the press event, McCartney revealed that a significant portion of the tour’s proceeds will go toward the Imagine Peace Foundation, the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF, and mental health initiatives for young artists.
“This isn’t just about nostalgia,” said Clapton. “It’s about giving back. We all owe our lives to this music — and now we want to help the next generation find their voice.”
The tour will also fund MerseyBeat Reimagined, a Liverpool-based education and arts initiative that provides free instruments, mentorship, and recording access to underprivileged youth across the UK.
Tour Dates & Ticket Info
Tickets for The Great Super Reunion will be released in waves to avoid scalping, with presales opening to fan clubs on July 15, 2025. General ticket sales begin August 1, with special “Legacy Circle” packages available that include VIP seating, signed memorabilia, and access to pre-show soundchecks.
The full list of confirmed cities includes:
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Rio de Janeiro
London
Paris
Berlin
Mumbai
Sydney
Tokyo
Cape Town
Toronto
Mexico City
Liverpool
Additional dates are expected to be added due to overwhelming demand.
Fan Reactions and Cultural Impact
Social media exploded within seconds of the announcement, with hashtags like #TheGreatSuperReunion, #NewBeatles, and #McCartneyReturns trending worldwide. Critics, fans, and musicians have hailed the news as “the second coming of classic rock” and “a seismic cultural moment unlike anything since Live Aid.”
Lifelong Beatles fan and former President Barack Obama posted, “Some dreams never die. Thank you, Paul, Ringo, Eric, and Keith — this is history.”
Meanwhile, Gen Z and Millennial fans are diving headfirst into Beatles discographies, prompting a 6,000% surge in Beatles streams on Spotify within hours.
What’s Next?
In addition to the tour, an official companion documentary — Yesterday, Today, and Forever — is currently in production. Directed by Sam Mendes, it will chronicle the preparation for the tour and the emotional journeys of its performers. A deluxe vinyl box set, featuring remastered live versions and the new track “One More Sunrise,” will follow in early 2026.
A Final Word
As the press conference closed, Paul McCartney paused, looking at the crowd with a tear in his eye.
“We started this band in a little club in Liverpool,” he said quietly. “We had no idea we’d still be talking about it all these years later. But the music… the music’s eternal. So come join us. One more time. Let’s make history — together.”
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