81-year-old Paul McCartney, on his podcast, revealed a childhood performance freeze, leading to his switch from lead guitar to bass for The Beatles.

81-year-old music legend Paul McCartney shared an "embarrassing moment" from his early career on his podcast, McCartney: A Life in Lyrics. During a performance with his band "The Quarry Men" in Liverpool, he froze during a lead guitar solo, leading him to believe he was not cut out for the role. This incident led him to switch to playing bass for The Beatles, while George Harrison took over the lead guitar role.

April 10, 2024
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