Paul McCartney hadn’t taken the stage in over five years when he sat down at his piano to sing “Let It Be” for Live Aid on July 13, 1985, in a performance that was almost totally derailed by a single tech glitch.

‘Epic’ Clip of Ozzy Osbourne Meeting Paul McCartney for the First Time Resurfaces: ‘My Dream Came True Today’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.

While fans were devastated by the breakup, many suspect it affected the band members even more profoundly. Back in 1960, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison united to create what the world recognizes and adores as The Beatles.

If you are old enough, you probably remember paying $50 for a concert ticket and getting a very good seat. Nowadays, if you go to see a show, you are going to pay a lot more, including when you go to see McCartney at PPG Paints Arena on Nov. 11. Some of the tickets on the aftermarket cost more than $6,000. But why?

Fans of The Beatles think George Harrison hid a dig at Paul McCartney inside one of their songs to get back at him during tumultuous times in the group's final years

Sir Paul McCartney announced the addition of a San Antonio date for his "Get Back." He'll be playing the Alamodome in October. Could a pop up in Austin

Paul McCartney ‘s second band, Wings, isn’t seen as transformative as his tenure with the Beatles. Though the outfit kept McCartney’s career afloat, they aren’t seen as indelible as The Fab Four when it comes to the history of rock music.

Paul McCartney discusses the break up of The Beatles and the chance of the band getting back together on Countdown in 1980. Video from ABC Arts on Facebook.

In June 2022, McCartney wrapped the first North American leg of his ‘Got Back Tour’ at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. According to Set List FM, here’s what he brought to his fans (along with Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi to celebrate his birthday) that evening:

When a teenage Ozzy heard the Beatles on a transistor radio, he instantly knew what he wanted to do with his life