Paul McCartney was just 27 years old when The Beatles broke up. He spent much of the 1960s at the center of the pop universe, and began a new decade still creatively ambitious—but also wounded and uncertain about the future., first reported by Spin.
NPR Music added that the late Jim Irsay built one of the great collections of musical artifacts. His family is now auctioning it off, including instruments played by The Beatles, Nirvana, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. Nathalie Ferneau {NAT-ah-lee fer-NO} from Christie’s previews the auction.
Last updated March 11, 2026.