Paul McCartney has finally admitted that The Beatles are probably “the greatest band ever”, after years of dismissing the title.
For years now, McCartney has somewhat played down the massive impact that the Fab Four have had on the world around them, including inspiring future generations of musicians and helping shape the landscape of rock and roll.
He has also recurrently said that the title should probably go to The Everly Brothers – citing the huge impact they had on him over the years, and writing in his 2021 memoir that they were the biggest source of inspiration for him and John Lennon.
Now, while promoting his new album ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist seemed to embrace the unmistakable impact that The Beatles had. Speaking on a livestream Q&A with fans on TikTok, McCartney said: “I think The Beatles were the greatest band ever… I’m a fan”.
He also explained that neither he nor his bandmates ever expected their legacy to stick around as long as it has – revealing that he thought their fame would only last a couple of years.
