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Fans Lobby Paul McCartney to Buy Everton Football Club

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:35 +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 — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:36 +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 — Fri, 10 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 17:34:51 +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

Paul McCartney Spokesman Shoots Down Rumors of Upcoming Nirvana Collaboration

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:18:25 +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.

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 10:19:32 +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's 'Wings Over America' Reissue to Kick Off With Theatrical 'Rockshow' Viewing

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:28:58 +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.

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

Jeff Giles — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:23:17 +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 Adds Six Shows to 2013 'Out There' Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:36:33 +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 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:16:11 +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 [...]

Paul McCartney Names His Favorite Bass Player

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:58:07 +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.

Paul McCartney Announces Record Store Day Exclusive

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:34:24 +0000

Another classic rocker has thrown his proverbial hat into the vinyl ring known as Record Store Day. On April 20, Paul McCartney will release a limited edition 12-inch EP of the live version of ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ that was originally released on 1976′s ‘Wings Over America.’ The Second Disc is reporting that the EP replicates [...]

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?

Paul McCartney Worked With Mark Ronson On Three New Songs

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:23:13 +0000

Mark Ronson had worked with Paul McCartney before, but only as a DJ at the former Beatles legend's 2011 wedding to Nancy Shevell. Their relationship actually goes back to when Ronson was a boy, and McCartney even saved his life once.

Paul McCartney Announces 2013 World Tour

Billy Dukes — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:45:59 +0000

Paul McCartney announced the first two dates of what is expected to be a significant touring schedule in 2013. The singer revealed plans for the Out There World Tour on his website yesterday morning (March 20). His goal is to play cities and venues he and his band have never been.

Paul McCartney Contributing to 'Mood Indigo' Score

Dave Lifton — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:56:53 +0000

Paul McCartney has contributed his signature bass to a film score. Word is that the former Beatle recently laid down some tracks to ‘Mood Indigo,’ an upcoming film by French director Michel Gondry. Indiewire is reporting that McCartney played on at least two instrumental pieces, which were composed by Etienne Charry. before moving on to [...]

16 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Knighted

Ken Kelley — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:22:20 +0000

On March 11, 1997, at the age of 54, former Beatles and Wings member Paul McCartney received one of Britain's highest honors when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. The centuries-old ceremony, officially bestows the title of "Sir" upon all fortunate enough to receive the designation.

Paul McCartney Mistaken for Street Busker in New Orleans

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:01:31 +0000

Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell were in New Orleans for Super Bowl Sunday, and over the weekend he found himself on a street car with fellow revelers. The former Beatle used the time to serenade those around him with hits from the Fab Four's catalog, but most thought he was a lowly busker who would soon ask for tips.

Paul McCartney Wins 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:55:20 +0000

Paul McCartney has been awarded the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, for his 2012 release 'Kisses on the Bottom.' The announcement was made prior to the show's televised portion.