Former Beatle Paul McCartney

[andy-hughes]

Why do the media always refer to Paul Mccartney as 'Former Beatle Paul McCartney' as though there might be some confusion with some other Paul McCartney.

I would guess that anyone who is remotely interestested in Mr M will be fully aware that he was once a Beatle, and those that don't will not be interested anyway.

Interestingly, Bob Geldof is never tagged 'Former Boomtown Rat Bob Geldof' and Lionel Ritchie is never called 'Former Commadore Lionel Ritche', and Tina Turner doesn't appear to be narrowed down from other Tina Turner with the addition of 'Formerly of Ike and Tina Turner' and I would suggest that Paul McCartney is a bigger musical icon and star than the rest put together.

Any thoughts?

[sasskins]

NOX & JTH - I salute you for having the guts to say what I dare not.

[andy-hughes]

Steve.5 - like it!

What about 'ex-Beatles-Lite Liam Gallagher'?

[commoner]

""Paul McCArtney after he left the Beatles was just a lingering nonentity.""

...Well put NOX....couldn't have put it any better than that myself.....it's the lingering that gets me...how the L much longer can he go on for.......

[Mick-Talbot]

Paul Mccartney made some excellent music after leaving the Beatles.

[joeluke]

They should describe him as 'has been faded ex pop star' Paul McCartney

Can't stand the bloke, when did he last record anything decent?

He's just like the football team of his birthplace - been living on past glories for way too long