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McCartney: Lennon was Beatles' favourite member
29 May
Summary
- John Lennon was considered the unofficial leader and favorite Beatle.
- McCartney's new album explores memories of his early years.
- Sir Paul shares a personal story about naming his wife Linda.
Sir Paul McCartney recently revealed that John Lennon was considered the favorite member and unofficial leader of The Beatles. This insight was shared during an appearance on the YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, where McCartney discussed various topics with host Amelia Dimoldenberg. He noted that while Ringo Starr is currently his favorite Beatle, Lennon's wit and leadership made him stand out within the group during their time together.
The musician also spoke about his new album, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, released on Friday, May 29, 2026. This 14-track record delves into his early memories of Liverpool and his pre-fame adventures with bandmates George Harrison and John Lennon. A track titled Home To Us features fellow Beatle Sir Ringo Starr.
In a personal anecdote, Sir Paul recounted how he was inspired by Aristotle Onassis to give his late wife, Linda, a gift that spelled out a loving message. He adopted the idea to create an engraving for Linda that read 'L-I-L-Y' to signify 'Linda. I love you,' inspired by Onassis's gift to Jacqueline Kennedy.
The Beatles, formed in 1960, achieved unparalleled success, becoming the best-selling musical act of all time. Following their split in 1970, Lennon pursued a solo career, Harrison released solo albums, Starr continued his music career, and McCartney formed Wings with his late wife Linda.
