By Stig Editor OFFICIAL!!:Paul McCartney says goodbye as Announces this is his last year with Beatles as he is going to …
June 10, 2025 — London, UK — In a bittersweet moment for music fans around the globe, Sir Paul McCartney has officially announced that he will retire from performing and recording at the end of 2025, bringing to a close one of the most legendary careers in music history.
The 82-year-old icon made the announcement in a heartfelt message shared on his website and social media, thanking fans for “a lifetime of love, support, and music.” McCartney wrote, “It’s been an incredible journey — from The Cavern Club to stadiums around the world. I’ve been lucky to live a life filled with song, and now it feels like the right time to step back and spend more time with my family, my art, and my memories.”
McCartney’s farewell marks the end of an era. Rising to global fame as one-quarter of The Beatles, McCartney was instrumental in transforming popular music in the 1960s. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains one of the most celebrated collaborations in music history. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, McCartney formed Wings and later continued as a solo artist, releasing dozens of albums over the decades.
Even into his 80s, McCartney remained a touring force, playing energetic, nearly three-hour-long sets to sold-out crowds across continents. His most recent world tour, Got Back, concluded earlier this year, with shows in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Sources close to the artist say he plans to finish the year with a small series of final performances, culminating in a farewell show in Liverpool, his hometown.
Tributes from fellow musicians, celebrities, and fans have poured in since the announcement. Elton John, a longtime friend, wrote on Instagram: “Paul, you’ve changed the world with your music. Enjoy your well-earned rest — we love you.” Taylor Swift called him “the most generous legend you could ever hope to meet,” while Ringo Starr, his fellow Beatle and lifelong friend, simply posted, “Peace and love, brother. What a ride it’s been.”
McCartney has hinted that while his public career may be winding down, his creativity won’t. In a recent interview, he revealed he’ll continue to write songs privately and may release “unfinished gems” from his archives in the future. He also expressed interest in painting and working on environmental causes close to his heart.
Fans are already clamoring for tickets to the rumored final shows, which are expected to be announced later this summer.
As McCartney prepares to take his final bow, his legacy is undeniable: more than 60 years of groundbreaking music, countless awards, and an immeasurable impact on global culture. In his own words, “All you need is love — and I’ve been lucky to receive it in abundance.”
Paul McCartney’s final note may be nearing, but his melody will echo forever.