Paul McCartney Finally Admits The Beatles Were the Greatest Band Ever

After decades of humility, Sir Paul McCartney is finally ready to say what the rest of the world has known for years: The Beatles were the greatest band ever. During a recent TikTok livestream Q&A, the 83-year-old music icon looked back at the band's massive impact. While he famously used to credit the Everly Brothers as his main influence, Macca now admits he’s a genuine fan of his own group’s colossal legacy.

It’s hard to believe, but back in the 1960s, the band didn't think they would last. McCartney shared that when they started, they were just kids and thought they’d be lucky to get two years of success. That expectation grew to five, then ten, and now, nearly sixty years later, Beatlemania is still alive. He noted that you can’t force kids to like music; they either do or they don’t, and seeing new generations connect with their songs is a lovely feeling.

McCartney is also looking into the future—and the past—by trying to unearth a hidden gem. He recently discovered that Prince had recorded a cover of The Long and Winding Road. Surprisingly, the former Beatle didn't even know the recording existed until years after Prince passed away. Now, he’s eager to hear the Purple One’s take on the Let It Be classic.

Between reflecting on the early days for a new album project and engaging with fans on social media, McCartney continues to marvel at the staying power of the Fab Four. From the basement of Liverpool to the top of the TikTok charts, the journey of the world's most famous band continues to surprise even its own members.

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