
On this day in history, April 10, 1970, Paul McCartney confirms Beatles break-up to global press
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Months of rumors about the Beatles' breakup were confirmed in information released to global press by Paul McCartney on this day in history, April 10, 1970.
His announcement confirmed months of rumors about the band's dissolution. "Personal differences, business differences, musical differences, but most of all because I have a better time with my family." — Paul McCartney on Beatles' breakup "It was in essence an adolescent relationship." "It’s not just the most legendary music split ever — it’s the world’s favorite story about how things fall apart." John Lennon and Ringo Starr were 29 years old when the Beatles broke up in April 1970; George Harrison and McCartney were only 27. Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
"Personal differences, business differences, musical differences, but most of all because I have a better time with my family," McCartney said in the statement.













