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TexasTowelie

(112,056 posts)
Mon Oct 11, 2021, 12:47 AM Oct 2021

Paul McCartney: John Lennon responsible for Beatles breakup

LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney has revisited the breakup of The Beatles, flatly disputing the suggestion that he was responsible for the group’s demise.

Speaking on an episode of BBC Radio 4’s “This Cultural Life’’ that is scheduled to air on Oct. 23, McCartney said it was John Lennon who wanted to disband The Beatles.

“I didn’t instigate the split,” McCartney said. “That was our Johnny.’’

The band's fans have long debated who was responsible for the breakup, with many blaming McCartney. But McCartney said Lennon's desire to “break lose'' was the main driver behind the split.

Confusion about the breakup was allowed to fester because their manager asked the band members to keep quiet until he concluded a number of business deals, McCartney said.

Read more: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/ap-top-news/2021/10/10/paul-mccartney-john-lennon-responsible-for-beatle-breakup

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Paul McCartney: John Lennon responsible for Beatles breakup (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2021 OP
45 years on and its still a concern? 3Hotdogs Oct 2021 #1
Why did John want to break loose? Cartoonist Oct 2021 #2

3Hotdogs

(12,358 posts)
1. 45 years on and its still a concern?
Mon Oct 11, 2021, 01:05 AM
Oct 2021

Too bad they couldn't agree to do both solo and Beatle efforts.... split the time.

Cartoonist

(7,314 posts)
2. Why did John want to break loose?
Mon Oct 11, 2021, 05:57 AM
Oct 2021

“I can’t speak for George, but I pretty damn well know we got fed up of being sidemen for Paul.”
— John Lennon

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