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At 81, Paul McCartney Shocks Fans by Calling Out Fellow “Music Legends”
Paul McCartney, the living icon of global music and former member of the legendary band The Beatles, recently stunned fans with a rare and candid interview at the age of 81—openly criticizing several well-known names in the industry.
In a conversation with a renowned music magazine, McCartney didn’t hold back his disappointment with “a few big names,” claiming they are “coasting on their past fame and no longer producing anything truly innovative.” While he didn’t mention anyone by name, fans quickly began speculating whether he was referring to fellow legends like Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, or even former bandmate Ringo Starr.
“Music is a continuous flow—you have to keep creating and experimenting,” McCartney said pointedly. He added that maintaining a music career is not just about “touring for nostalgia,” but about “offering something with artistic depth and soul.”
The internet erupted almost instantly, with fans split. Some agreed, saying many big-name artists are now riding on the glory of their past, while loyal supporters of the suspected targets were quick to defend their idols.
McCartney, meanwhile, continues to release new music and collaborate with younger artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, and Beck—proving he still lives by the creative principles he has always championed.
At over 80 years old, McCartney’s public criticism of his peers is rare—and shows that the spirit of a Beatle remains as fiery and passionate as ever.