# Americans think Paul McCartney is the most talented Beatle

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## Reading

In a Verasight survey of 1,163 U.S. adults conducted May 28 to June 1, 2022, 49% of Americans chose Paul McCartney as the most talented member of the Beatles.

About a third chose John Lennon (32%), while smaller shares chose George Harrison (11%) or Ringo Starr (8%).

## Topline

Who is the most talented member of the Beatles?

49% of Americans chose Paul McCartney as the most talented Beatle.

- Paul McCartney: 49.2%
- John Lennon: 32.3%
- George Harrison: 10.6%
- Ringo Starr: 7.8%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2022-05-28 → 2022-06-01
- Base (unweighted): 1,163
- Margin of error: +/- 3.0%
- Module: 2022 Verasight National AAPOR Omnibus Survey
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://aapor-omnibus-2022.verasight.io#most-talented-member-of-the-beatles](https://aapor-omnibus-2022.verasight.io#most-talented-member-of-the-beatles)

## Citation

2022 Verasight National AAPOR Omnibus Survey, fielded May 28-June 1, 2022, N=1,163 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.0%.

Canonical question URL: [https://aapor-omnibus-2022.verasight.io#most-talented-member-of-the-beatles](https://aapor-omnibus-2022.verasight.io#most-talented-member-of-the-beatles)