Iconic Hollywood Celebrities Then & Now

Being a Beatle is one kind of fame. Being Paul McCartney is another. The man who co-wrote the soundtrack to the 20th century has never stopped creating. From Wings to Band on the Run, to solo albums in his 80s, McCartney’s melodic instinct remains magnetic.

He still headlines festivals, continues to experiment, and still tells stories in three-minute masterpieces. Even after the Beatles’ break-up, he never relied on nostalgia — he forged ahead. Recently, AI brought John Lennon’s voice into one last song, but it was Paul’s stewardship that made it sing.