Liverpool was buzzing with excitement on Friday when music legends Bruce Springsteen and Sir Paul McCartney made an unexpected visit to the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).
Springsteen, 75, is in town for his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour, but before hitting the stage again, he reunited with McCartney, 82, at the school the Beatle co-founded. The visit was deeply meaningful for Springsteen, who has often called Liverpool the “holy land” of rock ‘n’ roll and credits The Beatles as the spark that ignited his musical journey.
As they arrived, students swarmed the entrance, hoping for a glimpse of the iconic duo. McCartney greeted fans warmly, while Springsteen slipped in through a side door before joining the crowd. At one point, a tearful student received a hug from McCartney, capturing the heartwarming energy of the day.
McCartney’s connection to LIPA runs deep. After seeing his old high school, the Liverpool Institute for Boys, fall into disrepair in the early ’90s, he helped transform it into a world-class performing arts academy, which opened in 1996. Decades later, he remains a hands-on patron, frequently attending graduations and masterclasses.
Fans are now speculating that Springsteen and McCartney might share the stage during his final Liverpool show on Saturday—a reunion that would not be their first. The two rock icons previously collaborated at Glastonbury 2022, Hyde Park, and MetLife Stadium, creating unforgettable musical moments.
Earlier this week at his Anfield concert, Springsteen paid tribute to The Beatles, telling the crowd, “It’s incredible to be in Liverpool—the place where, for us, it all started.” He closed the night with a fiery rendition of “Twist and Shout,” the song that first made him fall in love with rock music.
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