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Paul McCartney's tribute to 'old mate' Len Garry

Jenny ColemanNorth West
News imageDanny Lawson/PA Wire Paul McCartney on stage wearing a blue jacket, blue shirt and with a guitar. He is pointing one finger in the hair.Danny Lawson/PA Wire
"We had so many fun times together," Paul McCartney said

Paul McCartney has paid tribute to his "dear old mate" and former Quarrymen bandmate Len Garry, who has died at the age of 84.

McCartney shared a photo of the original Quarrymen on Facebook and Instagram and said:

"My dear old mate from the Quarrymen, Len Garry, has passed away.

"He was a lovely guy and I'm sad to see him go but glad that we had so many fun times together.

"Rest in Peace Len, Love Paul."

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Garry was a member of The Quarrymen, playing alongside McCartney and John Lennon before the band eventually became the Beatles.

His death was announced earlier this week by his daughter Jane Garry who said she was "beyond devastated".

Fellow Quarrymen member Rod Davis said Garry was "a great singer who was well loved".

News imageGetty Images Len Garry is pictured on stage with grey hair and wearing a black shirt and playing an acoustic guitarGetty Images
Len Garry played with Paul McCartney and John Lennon before the band became the Beatles

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