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Paul McCartney Writes Letter of Support for Jailed Russian Punk Rocker

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:58:28 +0000

Paul McCartney has written an open letter of support for one of the jailed members of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot. The former Beatle sent handwritten letters to officials in charge of the woman’s case. After her request to attend her own parole hearing was turned down by Russian officials, Maria Alyokhina announced she would [...]

Paul McCartney & Wings, 'Wings Over America' – Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:50:07 +0000

Back in 1976, when Paul McCartney & Wings’ live album ‘Wings Over America’ was released, the band was coming off a string of four No. 1 records. The triple-album set, culled from various concerts the group performed on their 1976 U.S. tour in support of ‘Wings at the Speed of Sound,’ soon became their fifth straight No. 1. (The last three-record LP to reach the top spot was by one of McCartney’s old bandmates: George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass.’)

Fans Lobby Paul McCartney to Buy Everton Football Club

Jeff Giles — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:42:35 +0000

Paul McCartney is a man of the world, but he’ll always be a Liverpool boy at heart — or at least that’s what fans of the Liverpool-based Everton Football Club are hoping, anyway. Founded in 1878, Everton FC has enjoyed a fairly illustrious history over the last 100-plus seasons, including nine league championships - although [...]

Jimi Hendrix Asked Paul McCartney to Play Bass on Record With Miles Davis

Dave Lifton — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:52:36 +0000

One of the great "what-ifs" in rock history just got even greater. A newly uncovered telegram shows that Jimi Hendrix had asked Paul McCartney to play bass in a proposed recording session with legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis and drummer Tony Williams.

Paul McCartney Gets Bugged Onstage – Pic of the Week

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:27:29 +0000

Paul McCartney‘s Monday night (May 6) show in Goiania, Brazil was swarmed — literally — by thousands of uninvited, non-paying attendees, but McCartney didn’t seem to mind. Of course, we aren’t talking about just any old gate-crashers. As reported by McCartney’s official site, the show attracted hordes of the Esperanca Grilo, a.k.a. the “hope grasshopper,” [...]

Paul McCartney Debuts Five Beatles Songs in Concert

Dave Lifton — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:34:51 +0000

If there's any rocker who can rest on his laurels onstage, it's Paul McCartney. After all, with such a huge catalog, he can simply fill up a setlist with dozens of his hits, play them night after night without changing, and nobody complains that they didn't get to hear their favorites.

Except he doesn't. Consequence of Sound noted that, at the op

James and Paul McCartney Sharing Space in Bonnaroo Lineup

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:33:03 +0000

James McCartney is taking a big step this year, with a solo tour in support of his first full-length album, the aptly titled 'Me' -- and as luck would have it, his itinerary is putting him on some of the same stages as his famous father Paul.

Paul McCartney Adds Brooklyn Concerts

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:55:35 +0000

The legendary Sir Paul McCartney has added two more dates to his growing live schedule for 2013. The former Beatles member and music icon will perform at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.. on June 8 and 10 as part of his 2013 'Out There' tour. This will be McCartney's first performance at the new venue, which opened in Sept. 2012.

10 Years Ago: Fan Tries to Sell Paul McCartney's Germs

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:19:32 +0000

Ten years ago, one enterprising Paul McCartney fan decided to take a sad bout with the flu and make it better by offering the ultimate eBay rarity: some of the former Beatle‘s germs. Londoner Ian Mears posted the auction after claiming to have spent time with — and then caught the flu from — McCartney [...]

Paul McCartney to Headline Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:18:53 +0000

Tickets go on sale this week for the sixth annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco, Calif. The three-day music and gourmet food event has introduced Paul McCartney as a headliner for the Aug 9-11 event at Golden Gate Park. Dozens of other artists from all genres of music are also on the official lineup card.

40 Years Ago: 'James Paul McCartney' TV Special Airs

Dave Swanson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:06:35 +0000

By 1973, Paul McCartney was enjoying a good run of post-Beatles triumphs, having secured a string of solo hits under his belt. Next stop, television! On April 16, 'James Paul McCartney' hit the US airwaves as a prime time variety special on ABC.

Paul McCartney Spokesman Shoots Down Rumors of Upcoming Nirvana Collaboration

Nick DeRiso — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:18:25 +0000

It looks like Paul McCartney's not collaborating with the surviving members of Nirvana again, after all. A report from earlier this week, citing an unnamed source at McCartney's label, has been quickly debunked by the former Beatle's spokesman.

Someone Paid More Than $7,500 for Paul McCartney's Old Door

Jeff Giles — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:23:17 +0000

The auction house that tried to sell some gullible soul a piece of what was supposedly George Harrison's half-eaten toast is still the weirdest music memorabilia sale we've ever heard of -- but this one comes pretty close to topping the list.

Paul McCartney's 'Wings Over America' Reissue to Kick Off With Theatrical 'Rockshow' Viewing

Billy Dukes — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:28:58 +0000

Paul McCartney and Wings will reissue 'Wings Over America' on May 28 in a number of different formats with a cornucopia of bonus features. However, the most intriguing prospect may be the May 15 theatrical release of 'Rockshow,' a live concert film shot in 1975 and 1976 during the Wings Over the World Tour.

Paul McCartney Adds Six Shows to 2013 'Out There' Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:36:33 +0000

While he continues to put the finishing touches on his first solo album of new music since 2007's 'Memory Almost Full,' Paul McCartney is hitting the road for what he's dubbing the 'Out There Tour' -- and although his itinerary is still rather small, he's just added another six dates to the schedule.

Paul McCartney Releases Details for 'Wings Over America' Deluxe Reissue

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:16:11 +0000

Paul McCartney‘s ongoing reissue campaign, which has already treated fans to expanded editions of his ‘McCartney,’ ‘McCartney II,’ and ‘Ram’ albums, as well as Wings’ ‘Band on the Run,’ is set to continue with his 1976 live release ‘Wings Over America.’ Vintage Vinyl News offers the breakdown on what fans can expect from McCartney’s latest [...]

The Beatles Add 'Let It Be . . . Naked' to iTunes

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:37:30 +0000

The majority of the Beatles archive finally made its debut on iTunes back in November of 2010, but not without a few holes. Among the missing was ‘Let It Be…Naked,’ the no-frills remixed and remastered release that pays homage to their 1970 album ‘Let it Be.’ First heard in 2003, ‘Let It Be…Naked’ proved to [...]

35 Years Ago: Wings Release 'London Town'

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:35:04 +0000

Paul McCartney was on a roll when he entered Abbey Road Studios in early 1977 to begin work on Wings’ sixth album. But he found it difficult to continue that winning streak with 'London Town,' which fell a little bit short despite a few good songs.

Paul McCartney Names His Favorite Bass Player

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:58:07 +0000

Paul McCartney's inventive bass playing has influenced countless artists, but he has musical heroes of his own, and he revealed one of them during the latest round of the ongoing Q&A session he's having with fans at his website.

Tommy Chong Wants to Get High with Paul McCartney

Jeff Giles — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:20:09 +0000

Tommy Chong has built an entire comedy career out of pot, and Paul McCartney is one of classic rock's most noted connoisseurs of the stuff -- so how is it that the two of them have never indulged together?