Wednesday in London former Beatle drummer Ringo starr told reporters: "I’ll bet anyone 1,000 pounds ($2,400) that the Beatles will never play together again.

"Not this year, or for that matter, ever," he added. "We are all doing our own thing apart from everyone else, we are too busy to get together again."

Paul McCartney another former Beatle agrees.

"I’d bet as much, but I wouldn’t raise his ante," McCartney said Thursday night as he arrived for a five weeks visit.

The clean-shaven, short-haired McCartney talked to newsmen at the Municipal Airport. He had flown from Los Angeles in via American Airlines with his wife Linda and their daughters Heather (11), Stella (4 ½) and Mary (2 ½) and his manger Brian Brolly.

He is here to relax, ride horses and rehearse his band Wings.

"We have a new drummer, Jeffery Brittain," McCartney said. "He’s a karate expert — has a black belt. I figure with those credentials he’ll be able to whip the band in shape." He laughed at those words. (The band is due to check in today).

Why Nashville? he was asked.

"I rather fancy the place. It’s a musical center. I’ve just heard so much about it, that I wanted to see for myself."

McCartney emphasized that "We didn’t come here to "hide out’." He said that he planned to make himself available to newsmen for interviews.

"Maybe we’ll have you reporters out some evening for a party," he grinned.

Why no beard or mustache? somebody asked.

"It’s too hot for a beard," said his American wife, daughter if prominent New York attorney Lee Eastman.

McCartney and his entourage were met at the plane by Tree International Music, Inc. co-owner-executive vice-president W. D. (Buddy) Killen and his executive secretary Donna (Mrs. Rayford) Hilley. (Killen is coordinating the McCartney’s visit.

He was also met by 40 or 50 teen-agers, although his arrival time was supposed to be classified information.

Among the latter was bright-faced Judy Morris, Hillsboro High senior daughter of Mr., Mrs. William Morris, 1710 Hillmont Drive.

"Just say I heard he was going to arrive by the grapevine," she smiled. "I think this is exciting: a real thrill. I like his music and he was my favorite when he was with the Beatles."

Taken from The Nashville Banner June 7, 1974 page 17.