Beatles reunite at Grammys as Yoko Ono grooves

Surviving members of the Fab Four took to stage on music’s biggest night

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The surviving Beatles on Sunday reunited in spirit with their late bandmates as Yoko Ono danced at the Grammys to the jamming of Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

The two living members of the Fab Four took to the stage for the music industry’s biggest night. As Starr took the stage to join McCartney on his song Queenie Eye, Yoko Ono - widow of the late John Lennon - swayed back and forth in the crowd in her trademark dark shades and black hat.

Their son Sean Lennon, who bears a striking resemblance to his slain father with his glasses and unkempt hair, danced respectfully next to his mother. Olivia Harrison, the widow of fellow late Beatle George Harrison, and the wives of McCartney and Starr were also in attendance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The surviving Beatles were attending the Grammys to receive an award for lifetime achievement for the Liverpool band, widely considered among the most influential acts in music history.

Starr, sporting a red-and-black polka dot shirt, also separately performed the song Photograph.

Musicians Paul McCartney (L) and Ringo Starr of The Beatles perform onstage during the 56th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
(From left) Musician Paul McCartney, Olivia Harrison and musician Ringo Starr attend the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Musician Yoko Ono in the audience during the 56th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer Katy Perry performs onstage during the 56th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Lorde reacts after winning the Song of the Year at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.
US singer Cyndi Lauper holds the award for 'Best Musical Theater Album' at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA, 26 January 2014.

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