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.