Paul McCartney is set to continue his streak of live performances with a special gig at Apple headquarters, marking the tech company’s 50th anniversary. This follows his recent return to the stage with an intimate concert at Hollywood’s historic Fonda Theater, where he performed for a star-studded audience. Now, the 83-year-old Beatles legend will take the stage for Apple staff at the sprawling Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California on Wednesday (1 April).
The event was hinted at through references to a “British invasion” singer, a nod to the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who would have likely enjoyed seeing McCartney perform.
Social media posts shared images of McCartney playing an electric guitar during a soundcheck on Tuesday (31 March). The legendary musician was seen performing beneath the iconic rainbow arch at Apple Park, which houses 12,000 employees.
This performance marks a significant shift for McCartney, who once had a long-standing dispute with the tech giant over the name Apple Corps, the record label owned by him, Ringo Starr, and the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison.
In 1978, Apple Corps sued Apple Computer (as it was then known) for copyright infringement. The lawsuit was settled in 1981, with Apple Computer paying $80,000 and agreeing not to enter the music industry. A second legal battle arose in 2003 following the launch of the iPod and iTunes, but the case was dismissed in 2006.
The trademark dispute was finally resolved in 2007, and in 2010, The Beatles’ entire back catalogue was made available on iTunes.
Over the weekend, McCartney held two rare shows in Los Angeles, drawing a crowd filled with celebrities from the music world. Attendees included Stevie Nicks, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Margot Robbie. His former bandmate Ringo Starr also attended, supporting McCartney as he performed hits like “Blackbird,” “Let It Be,” and “Hey Jude.”
During the performance, McCartney reportedly made a humorous reference to Donald Trump’s dance moves, which prompted boos from the audience.
These shows were linked to the release of McCartney’s upcoming album, The Boys of Dungeons of Lane, scheduled for 29 May. The album’s title is inspired by a street in London that McCartney still sees when he returns home. He describes it as a symbolic gateway to a time before Beatlemania—“smoky bars and cheap guitars” or afternoons spent birdwatching by the Mersey.
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