www.cnn.com/2024/05/17/media/at-81-paul-mccartney-is-worth-1-billion-for-the-first-time/index.html
At 81, Paul McCartney is worth £1 billion for the first time
Huge amount of philanthropy. Really focused on removing landmines from developing countries if memory serves.
“ removing land mines from developing countries “ pretty much defines the sad state of mankind.
He seems really down to earth considering, you know, he’s a fucking BEATLE!
And arguably the most gifted member of arguably the most gifted band ever.
Goddam...
He's really the one that kept them together those last few years, through what's arguably their most iconic work.
John was more into Yoko and heroin. George was mad he didn't get more songs onto the albums. Ringo was just like "meh."
Everyone gives Ringo a hard time but you have to admit he was one of the best drummers in the whole band.
George should've been mad. He wrote some great songs.
George was ridiculously underrated
yeah hes always been easily my favorite of the four both in the band and solo (altho i love paul for both too)
Yes
He was getting more and more songs as they went along.
the opposite was true honestly. pepper and magical mystery tour he only has 1 vs revolver which was 3 and rubber soul which was 2. only reason white album is an anomaly is because its a double discer. even his brilliant psychedelic opus its all too much gets demoted to yellow submarine status
he eventually got it back up to 2 songs per album but given the level of talent he was at with the all things must pass songs he was bringing in the dude absolutely got shafted in the later years
it worked out in the end though because all things must pass is better than every beatles album
Interesting that you don’t mention their last album, Abbey Road.
abbey road also only had two george songs?
I guess I just don't consider two songs per album that little, especially when you're in the most popular band in the world with two of the most talented songwriters in musical history.
Really the two best George songs.
Let’s be honest. Of the top 40 Beatles songs of all time, George wrote two of them.
Three.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Something
Here Comes the Sun
I just can’t get on board with “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”.
That’s what makes it art, though! 🤷♂️
And yet the most hated by their fans.
Paul has to have his living room shipped with him everywhere to tours. Whenever he goes off stage to the artists VIP area when he’s done performing, he has to have his own personal reading chair, table, rug, lamp, framed photos, etc. all shipped from his home to make him feel like home wherever he goes.
Seems reasonable, no?
It for sure doesn’t seem reasonable
If you’re a literal billionaire who is on the road for months at a time, wouldn’t you want somewhere familiar to retreat to?
I’m not saying Paul can’t have it. I’m just saying in general it seems unreasonable to do.
That's about as extravagent and as wasteful as that time he had that new model Toyota Hybrid car jet-shipped to London.
I begrudge Paul neither his luxuries nor the excentricities they feed. Just don't lecture me on climate change.
I met him in the Hamptons once. I was browsing t-shirts and brushed shoulders with someone, turned, found myself face to face with McCarthey, and nearly fainted. But he was the sweetest. Introduced him to my wife and a couple of her friends and chatted for a bit. Only time I’ve ever been truly star-struck.
It’s funny to me, and excuse me for presuming your opinion or status, that people like us have a life highlight- perhaps one of our greatest highlights- simply by meeting a person of his stature. I can’t imagine being even one percent as famous as PM.
He once married a one-legged prostitute. Pretty charitable guy.
Name was “Peg”
Don’t you know all billionaires are evil? It’s a Reddit fact.
I know they are easy targets, often for good reason. I’ve never met a billionaire, ( as certainly most Redditors haven’t either) so I can’t make a true judgement.
Billionaires are a crime against all of humanity.
Clearly not enough
He is also a quiet patron to many environmental causes as well as animal welfare
Another common Paul W
Baby You’re a Rich Man
Never a more deserving billionaire.
The hardest working billionaire
I don't care too much for money
My money can't buy my music back
He’s been a billionaire for a few years now. He’s literally the richest rockstar
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He was a billionaire in usd, now he is in pounds
I read the first four words and my heart sank, glad to see it was just about his portfolio.
Good. I was starting to worry about him breaking into my house and stealing my stuff.
I don’t believe anyone should be able to amass unimaginably huge amounts of wealth BUT, in a true meritocracy, Sir Paul would deserve every penny.
One clip I loved was the first time Ozzy met Paul. You can see Ozzy is completely starstruck and in awe.
Paul would have gotten there sooner but for paying off the one-legged ex-wife.
We must protect this bass player.
Grew up with Beatles music. Always knew there was another song on the horizon. They’re in my DNA and Paul McCartney is a damn good bass player, so good on you!
I read this and can't help but think he could have used this to buy the Beatles catalog before his asshole friend Michael Jackson did.
I read this and can't help but think he could have used this to buy the Beatles catalog before his asshole friend Michael Jackson did.
"Paul, do you think you'll ever go down on one knee again?"
"Please, her name is Heather and no."
Yep, Linda would have been really happy!
“You never give me your money”
Bullshit Paul
These celebrity wealth estimates are nothing but guesses.
Took him long enough.
By the way, that’s $1.27 billion in freedom units.
Just one of his many dick stories...
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/phil-collins-paul-mccartney-insult/
But goddam if that dick can't still rock.
Paul was right to be a dick to Phil. The guy’s been getting hounded for autographs for 60 years! If Phil wanted Paul to treat him like a peer instead of an annoying fan, he shouldn’t have asked for his autograph.
Poor Paul. The billionaire -that made all his money because of his fans- had just sold his book, and now he has to autograph them...o, the humanity!
Yeah this is Phil being sensitive, that’s a perfectly reasonable response, just cheeky
No, that was Paul being an a*hole.
Was that his goal all this time??
Baby you’re a rich man.
Totally deserved.
Impressive considering he’s been dead for nearly 60.
He can finally retire!
This is happening way later than I thought
How much is that in real money?
Paul's greatest achievement was a really ripping recipe for lentil soup.
Is this something that generally occurs multiple times?
Thank god
It feel like he shouldve been there by now.
Finally he caught up with Kylie Jenner !
I wouldn't pay that much for him.
For the first time he had to pay taxes on it you mean…. Just kidding he’s not gonna have to pay that.
One for you, nineteen for me
I hate to see how old he looks.
Him and Phil had some divorce issues. Some bad choices along the way.
Yeah but which Paul are we talking about ?
The walrus
Ok. So what? Who cares?
I wish he’d buy himself some better hair.
And they will rot like the rest of us
Wow. Guys in their 80s soaring. 80 is the new 50! Vote Biden.
All that money and his wife still only has 1 leg
He hasn't been with Heather in over 15 years.
Neither has her leg…
...but a funny dick! =..]
Thank you - so is her favorite elf in LOTR… OH! 🤣
Dick...
That’s my 3rd leg… we call him Lil’ Elvis… his legs are found and fuzzeh…
'Li'l'...aren't you so generous! =..]
You, LordBottlecap, ain’t nuttin but a hound dog…
Yeah? Well, YOU ain't nuttin but a hunk-a hunk-a burnin teddy bear...
I don’t get it but thank you… thank you very much.
That what Elvis said...OH!
If the toilet’s comfy…
Is that a hairpiece?
He’s in his 80s so probably
It’s down to him and Ringo… who’s going first? Any takes?
I would rather have the money
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I like Paul, and love The Beatles. He seems like a good guy who probably is very charitable. I’m too lazy to research this.