Barack Obama Pays Tribute To 'Amazing' Paul McCartney And Bob Dylan

Barack Obama has paid tribute to Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney following their recent performances at The White House.

Dylan visited Washington DC in February to play a civil rights event, while Sir Paul performed in the US capital in June.

Obama said Dylan was “a little sceptical” ahead of his performance of ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’.

“He wouldn't come to the rehearsal; usually, all these guys are practicing before the set in the evening,” the president said.

“He didn't want to take a picture with me; usually all the talent is dying to take a picture with me and Michelle before the show, but he didn't show up to that.”

But after finishing his rendition, Obama said Dylan approached him, “shakes my hand, sort of tips his head, gives me just a little grin, and then leaves. And that was it — then he left.”

Obama descried Sir Paul, who performed after collecting the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, as a “very gracious guy”.

He also told Rolling Stone it was symbolic for the former Beatle to perform ‘Michelle’ in front of his wife, Michelle Obama.

Meanwhile, Obama has revealed that his iPod now includes songs by Lil’ Wayne and Nas.