Review | Beatlemania prevails: Paul McCartney’s reach extends to Gen Z

Beatlemania Lives On

The Beatles' 1964 U.S. debut in New York City was met with mobs of screaming fans, cementing their popularity in American iconography.

As a 21-year-old woman in 2025, I still feel the same enthusiasm, having grown up on the Beatles and classic rock staples, despite being born after their prime.

Despite missing John Lennon and George Harrison, I had the chance to see a living Beatle, Paul McCartney, in concert, who still looks "unbelievably cool" on stage.

Peering out into a sea of silver hair, the greatest rock musician in the world stood on stage looking as unbelievably cool as he did 60 years ago.

Author's summary: Paul McCartney's music transcends generations.

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The Daily Iowan The Daily Iowan — 2025-10-15