McCartney Times

Beatles legend Paul McCartney reveals in a candid exchange with fans that he almost walked away from the blockbuster band in their early days due to stage freight.McCartney conducted a Q&A fans on his official website (via Radio.com) and took on the topic of his biggest fears. He told fans, When I was a kid it was just getting beaten up by a local gang. You know, that was a purely physical fear. Where I lived it was a hard estate and there were guys who if you saw them you would just go to the other side of the street. Because you knew they would just say, ‘Hey you, who you lookin’ at?’ And there was no right answer! ‘You!’ And they’re coming at you! ‘Not you!’ And they’re coming at you!”

Source: Paul McCartney Almost Gave Up Music In Beatles Early Days Over Fear ::Beatles News ::antiMusic.com