Paul McCartney’s ‘hurtful’ ordeal with John Lennon after Beatles split

After The Beatles split in 1970, rumours sparked that the four band members hated each other - however, according to Sir Paul McCartney this was far from the truth

In the midst of the Swing Sixties, The Beatles were taking the world by storm as the four band members were quickly catapulted into stardom.

The iconic foursome were recognised as the biggest band the world had ever seen, consisting Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

Millions of fans around the world were left heartbroken when the four friends from Liverpool split when Paul announced the end of The Beatles over 50 years ago - in April 1970.

After their incredible stint as the worldwide rock stars - rumours were initially sparked that there was hatred between the band mates, specifically between formal pals - Paul and John.

Paul unveiled his thoughts on the band splitting

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Whilst these rumours quickly circulated, it's since been revealed that it was far from the truth.

In fact, Sir Paul described the post-Beadles ordeal with his former bandmate as "pretty hurtful".

He addressed The accusation of hate between the Fab Four - that initially sparked when the band's split followed from a decade of hit records, rocketed stardom, and world tours came.

Despite speculation at the time, the rock star insisted that the band members never hated each other - despite what was made out in the press.

In an interview with British GQ in 2020, Paul appeared to blame then-manager Allen Klein for the demise of the band - and the threat to their label Apple Records.

“I suppose when The Beatles broke up perhaps there was a misconception we all sort of hated each other,” he said.

“What I realise now is it was a family, a gang.

"Families argue and have disputes. Some people want to do this and some want to do that.”

“The only way for me to save The Beatles and Apple was to sue the band.

“If I hadn’t done that, it would have all belonged to Allen Klein," he added.

"The only way I was given to get us out of that was to do what I did.”

He said his action enabled the release of “Anthology and all these great remasters of Beatles records” as well as the forthcoming documentary film Get Back, by director Peter Jackson.

Paul will headline Glastonbury this year

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Paul will add another stint to his solo career by taking to Glastonbury festival's iconic stage as a headliner on Saturday, 25 June.

The festival is well underway of its long-awaited return - and will continue until Sunday.

The rock star will take to the stage after the Covid-19 pandemic cancelled the festival in both 2020 and 2021.

Paul is not the only headliner for the event - with other stars making an appearance, including Diana Ross, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish - who has made history as the show's youngest-ever headliner.

Ahead of his appearance at the festival, the superstar has unveiled that he is " 'loving the cosmic vibes" of the festival ahead of his headline set.

Sir Paul - who last topped the bill back in 2004 - wrote in his book The Lyrics: “I loved the idea that we were probably on the confluence of ley lines, the lines that criss-cross the globe and along which our ancestors are thought to have set up significant sites.

“Glastonbury is also said to be the place where King Arthur is buried.

"So, one way or another, it’s a very special place and it has a very definite vibe," he added.

"There is simply no denying that it has a distinct aura.

“Ever since the 1960s I’ve been interested in constellations, cosmology and cosmic sounds.”

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