Review | Beatlemania prevails: Paul McCartney’s reach extends to Gen Z

Beatlemania Prevails: Paul McCartney's Enduring Legacy

When the Beatles debuted in the U.S. in 1964, they were met with mobs of screaming fans in New York City, leaving an indelible mark on American iconography.

As a 21-year-old woman in 2025, the author confesses to being a part of this enduring fandom, having grown up on the Beatles and Paul McCartney despite being born after their prime.

I am still one of those girls.

Despite missing the chance to see John Lennon and George Harrison in concert, the author had the opportunity to see a living Beatle perform, with Paul McCartney taking the stage and exuding the same coolness as he did 60 years ago.

Author's summary: Paul McCartney's legacy extends to Gen Z.

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