Paul McCartney Recalls Career-Defining Stage Fright Incident with The Beatles

During a new podcast episode, McCartney shared how a failed guitar solo early in his career led him to switch from lead guitarist to bassist for The Beatles.

Paul McCartney described an 'embarrassing' stage fright incident during one of The Beatles' early shows, which made him reconsider his role within the band.
Initially aspiring to be the lead guitarist, McCartney's failure during a solo performance led to George Harrison taking over the role.
Despite the setback, McCartney continued to play the guitar in the band but avoided solos, focusing on bass and vocals alongside John Lennon.
The incident was discussed in McCartney's podcast 'McCartney: A Life in Lyrics', where he explores the stories behind some of his iconic songs.
The Beatles, often referred to as the 'Fab Four', went on to become one of the most successful bands in history.