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Paul McCartney Performs at Apple's 50th Anniversary Bash
The Beatles legend puts long-running legal feud with tech giant behind him for celebratory concert.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:23am
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Paul McCartney, the iconic Beatles musician, performed a set of classic songs at Apple's 50th anniversary celebration in Cupertino, California this week. The performance marks a symbolic reconciliation between McCartney and the tech company, which have been engaged in a legal battle over the use of the 'Apple' brand name for decades.
Why it matters
The feud between Apple Corps, the multimedia company founded by the Beatles, and Apple Inc., the tech giant co-founded by Steve Jobs, has been ongoing since 1968. McCartney's appearance at the anniversary event signals a thawing of tensions and the end of the long-running legal dispute between the two companies.
The details
McCartney performed classic Beatles hits like 'Hey Jude', 'Help!', and 'Love Me Do' for Apple employees at the company's Apple Park headquarters. Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a photo of McCartney on stage, calling it a 'full circle moment' that celebrates the company's origins. The legal battle between the two Apples began when Apple Inc. launched its brand around the same name and logo as Apple Corps in the 1960s, leading to multiple lawsuits over the years. The companies reached a settlement in 2007, and the Beatles' catalog finally appeared on iTunes in 2010.
- On Tuesday night, April 4, 2026, Paul McCartney performed at Apple's 50th anniversary celebration.
- The legal dispute between Apple Corps and Apple Inc. began in 1968 when the tech company was founded.
The players
Paul McCartney
An 83-year-old legendary musician and member of the iconic British band The Beatles.
Tim Cook
The CEO of Apple Inc., the technology company co-founded by Steve Jobs.
Apple Corps
The multimedia company founded by The Beatles in 1968, which has been engaged in a long-running legal dispute with Apple Inc. over the use of the 'Apple' brand name.
Apple Inc.
The technology company co-founded by Steve Jobs, which launched its brand around the same name and logo as Apple Corps in the 1960s, leading to multiple lawsuits over the years.
What they’re saying
“His music has inspired us from the beginning, so this is a full circle moment to close out our celebrations.”
— Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc.
The takeaway
The performance by Paul McCartney at Apple's 50th anniversary celebration marks the symbolic end of a long-running legal dispute between the two companies, signaling a new era of cooperation and mutual respect between the iconic musician and the tech giant.
