It was the news that had millions of fans not so much gently weeping as crying for help – the Beatles were no more. While technically speaking the Fab Four were not officially dissolved until 1975, Paul McCartney’s bombshell press release on April 10, 1970 marks the end of the world’s favourite band.
He could see no future in his famed songwriting partnership with John Lennon, Paul said while promoting a solo album, and did not miss either George Harrison or Ringo Starr.
Five decades on and debate still rages over what – or who, in the case of Yoko Ono – broke up the Beatles. Following the split, John, Paul, George and Ringo went their separate ways, pursuing successful solo careers while the band’s music swelled in popularity.
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