Sir Paul McCartney joins billionaire club

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has a lot to celebrate. His net worth is currently estimated at a staggering USD 1.4 billion. McCartney’s wealth ranks behind his friend Taylor Swift (USD 2 billion).

He had performed The Beatles’ first US number 1 I Want To Hold Your Hand during the pop performer’s star-studded wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, New York in July. 

McCartney’s rise to the third position is attributed to his decades-long songwriting career, astute business decisions and an impressive collection of artwork. However, the 84-year-old musician’s journey began modestly, as he grew up in a working-class family in Liverpool, northwestern England.

Cash-strapped before

Despite The Beatles’ phenomenal success, the Fab Four saw little of the cash their hard work generated at the height of Beatlemania – their initial record deal provided them with less than a penny per album sold. He established a publishing company of his own in 1969. This marked the first time the musician managed his intellectual property, providing him with a big cut of the royalties.