Paul McCartney and Brittany Howard Bring ‘Get Back’ to Life at Lollapalooza
When Paul McCartney welcomed Brittany Howard onto the Lollapalooza stage, the festival crowd witnessed a rare meeting of two distinctive generations of rock.
Paul made his Lollapalooza debut in July 2015, headlining the festival from a stage overlooking Chicago’s Grant Park skyline. His more-than-two-hour performance was widely praised by critics and fans, with many calling it one of the standout shows in the festival’s 25-year history.
Near the end of the set, Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard joined Paul and his band for a special rendition of The Beatles’ classic “Get Back.” The unexpected collaboration drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd and became one of the most memorable moments of the night.
Speaking about the performance, Howard recalled how honored she was to share the stage with Paul and his band.
“It was such an honour to play with Paul and his incredible band. They welcomed me with open arms and I’m grateful. Once in a lifetime! I hope they had as much fun as I did.”
Paul later responded warmly, making clear that the feeling was mutual.
A Memorable Lollapalooza Collaboration
The performance brought together Paul’s decades-spanning legacy with Howard’s powerful presence as the frontwoman of Alabama Shakes, giving “Get Back” a fresh live energy while preserving the spirit of the Beatles classic.
Fans can watch Paul McCartney and Brittany Howard perform “Get Back” below.
The performance was also accompanied by a new collection of photographs from the Lollapalooza appearance, curated by Paul and his tour photographer MJ Kim. The images capture moments from the Chicago show and offer another look at a night that brought an unexpected musical pairing to the festival stage.