Paul McCartney joined New Yorkers marching against gun violence as part of the March for Our Lives protest on Saturday, and remembered his late Beatles bandmate John Lennon, who was shot dead in the city in 1980.
Speaking to CNN's Jason Carroll, McCartney said: "One of my best friends was killed in gun violence right around here, so it's important to me."
"One of my best friends was killed in gun violence right around here, so it's important to me," says Paul McCartney, remembering his Beatles bandmate John Lennon at the March for Our Lives in New York City https://t.co/u4aBKWC1Jb pic.twitter.com/8Jnjn8A3xH
— CNN (@CNN) March 24, 2018
The 75-year-old was wearing a t-shirt which read: "We can end gun violence."
The New York march - one of more than 800 around the world - began a few blocks from the Dakota apartment building on the city's Upper West Side, where Lennon was shot dead by Mark Chapman on December 8, 1980.
McCartney is one of the many stars that have pledged their support for the protests, which were organised by survivors of the Parkland, Florida school massacre last month. Among those attending the various protests in American cities were George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga and Steven Spielberg.
Jennifer Hudson performs "The Times They Are a-Changin'" at #MarchForOurLives https://t.co/LLGEspkZrV pic.twitter.com/RmqujBJZhw
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 24, 2018
.@ArianaGrande sings 'Be Alright' at #MarchforOurLives rally in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/gDkD6ReyiL pic.twitter.com/lnazRJsEaY
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 24, 2018
I’d say at least one million people in the streets of DC! Historic! This photo doesn’t even show the full breadth of it. Thank you Parkland students and kids everywhere. You have made it clear to the adults: "Either join us or get out of the way. We are here & we are coming." pic.twitter.com/pjdBTsyz8J
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 24, 2018
Ran in to a group of fellow @BarnardCollege alumni today at the NY #MarchForOurLives. Incredibly moved at how many people came out today to stake a stand for our kids and demand action against gun violence. pic.twitter.com/EaYhfpLmbG
— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) March 24, 2018
Watching everyone marching and speaking up is so inspiring, and so powerful. Keep going. You're changing the world. #MarchForOurLives
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 24, 2018
Proud to share these photos of the brave young people from #StreetCornerResources as they join with other youth leading this moment. Thanks to our @ChnlKindness reporter Josh for capturing. I’ll share more live updates from CK + other youth across the country. #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/R79rNhzWoK
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 24, 2018
Millennials taking over! 🖤 #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/Kuj2uBQYtB
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) March 24, 2018
So ready to March today! Landed in DC w North & Kanye. We stand in solidarity with the survivors of gun violence & students who are calling for action on common sense gun safety laws at #MarchForOurLives around the country @AMarch4OurLives @Everytown
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) March 24, 2018
I am joining the March For Our Lives movement because I feel a sense of responsibility to use my platform to bring attention to the issue of gun violence in this country! #March4OurLivesLA
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) March 24, 2018
Proud to march in solidarity. pic.twitter.com/S7nikUz6km
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) March 24, 2018
#marchforourlives London. Let’s do this!!! pic.twitter.com/hQAyDuB2kK
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) March 24, 2018
NYC, #MarchForOurLives pic.twitter.com/sXGwsPNi9u
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) March 24, 2018
