On Thursday, Sir Paul McCartney conducted his first ever Twitter Q&A to celebrate his upcoming "New" album stateside release on October 15.


Fans asked McCartney about future duet plans (possibly Bob Dylan), the album's artwork inspiration and what keeps the Beatle motivated.


The singer was also questioned about his most recent music purchases. It turns out, he's quite the hip hop fan.





Last month, McCartney got the music momentum going by publicizing the "New" 12-song track list. Mark Ronson and Paul Epworth produced several songs for the album.


"New" marks the 71-year-old's second record release since 2012 ("Kisses On The Bottom").


Thankfully, the rock legend has no plans to slow down. When asked about retiring at a Chicago radio station interview, the star replied, "Retire from what? I'd do this for nothing."



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    (2nd left - right) George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    John Lennon during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    George Harrison (left) and Ringo Starr during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    The Beatles performing during their first tour of the United States




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    Ringo Starr during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    John Lennon during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964




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    The Beatles during their first tour of the United States (1964).




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    George Harrison (left) and John Lennon performing during The Beatles first tour of the USA in 1964.




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    George Harrison during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon performing on stage during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States.




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    Paul McCartney during The Beatles first tour of the United States (1964).




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    Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Ringo Starr during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    John Lennon during The Beatles first tour of the United States in 1964.




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    Auctioneer Paul Fairweather holds four colour transparencies of The Beatles taken during their first tour of the USA in 1964.