Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney And Nirvana Rock Seattle

Sir Paul McCartney welcomed the surviving members of Nirvana, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear, to join him on stage in Seattle of Friday night (July 19, 2013).

Tagged as: Krist Novoselic, Nirvana, Pat Smear, Paul McCartney, Safeco, Seattle

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Paul McCartney Adds Japan Dates To His “Out There” Tour

by Karen Freedman

Paul McCartney has just added Japanese dates to his “Out There” tour making an Australian tour now very likely.

Tagged as: 1960s, 2010s, Abe Laboriel Jr, Brian Ray, Paul "Wix" Wickens, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, Rusty Anderson, The Beatles, U.K., Wings

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Paul McCartney Donates Signed Boxset To Julian Lennon Charity

by Karen Freedman

Julian Lennon’s White Feather Foundation charity has been gifted by a signed boxset from Paul McCartney to raise money to help people who are dying from lack of clean water and sanitation.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, John Lennon, Julian Lennon, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, The White Feather Foundation, U.K.

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Superstar Drummer Steve Gadd Releases First Solo Album In More Than Two Decades

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Steve Gadd hasn’t released a solo project in 22 years. As one of the most in demand drummers of the last fifty years, he has stayed more than busy, but he felt it was time to write and produce a set for himself.

Tagged as: 1980s, Carly Simon, Eric Clapton, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Jon Bon Jovi, Miles Davis, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, rock, Steely Dan, Steve Gadd, U.S.A., Van McCoy

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John Lennon’s Former Home And First Car Up For Sale

by Karen Freedman

For those of you with £13,750,000 (AUD $22,500,000) to splurge on a home should look no further than this fine specimen.

Tagged as: 1960s, 2010s, Bill Martin, Bonhams', Cynthia Lennon, Ferrari, John Lennon, Julian Lennon, Kenwood, Knight Frank, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, U.K., Yoko Ono

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Paul McCartney Elton John And Brian May In Lead For Super Group Wishlist Vote

by Music-News.com

The UK has voted to form what would be the most powerful band in the world and opted for a range of wrinkly rockers, including Sir Elton John, Phil Collins and Sir Paul McCartney, ahead of a host of musical greats and forcing One Direction’s Harry Styles into the wings.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bono, Brian May, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Gary Barlow, Harry Styles, Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle, Karen Carpenter, Kate Bush, Keith Moon, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, pop, Queen, Ringo Starr, rock, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, take That, The Who, U.K.

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McCartney Guitarist’s Bayonets Release Collaboration With Steven Tyler

by Karen Freedman

Paul McCartney’s guitarist, Brian Ray, releases a new single with his side project, The Bayonets next Thursday (4th July).

Tagged as: 2010s, Black Crowes, Canned Heat, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Jerry Leiber, Johnny Hallyday, Little Steven, Nube 9, Oliver Leiber, Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton, Rita Coolidge, rock, Shakira, Smokey Robinson, Steven Tyler, The Bayonets, The Beatles, Tom Waits, U.S.A., Weezer

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Music Journalist Chet Flippo Dies At 69

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Music, especially the country genre, lost one of its most important writers on Wednesday with the passing of Chet Flippo. Chet died early Wednesday from undisclosed causes. He was 69.

Tagged as: 2010s, Chet Flippo, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Martha Hume, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, U.S.A.

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Paul McCartney Weird Al ZZ Top Setlists From Bonnaroo

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bonnaroo 2013, held last weekend, is now just a memory but we’ve managed to track down set lists for six veteran artists who played the festival, including Paul McCartney’s epic 38-song/3-hour show on Friday night.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bjork, Bonnaroo, David Byrne & St Vincent, Paul McCartney, rock, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, U.S.A., Weird Al, ZZ Top

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Paul McCartney Rocks The Colbert Report

by Karen Freedman

“Last time we talked I wasn’t that familiar with your work”, joked host Stephen Colbert as he began his interview with Sir Paul McCartney.

Tagged as: 1960s, 1970s, 2010s, Abe Laboriel Jr, Brian Ray, Paul "Wix" Wickens, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, Rusty Anderson, Stephen Colbert, The Beatles, The Colbert Report, U.K., Wings

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Paul McCartney To Spend One Hour With Colbert

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For only the second time in its history, the Colbert Report on Comedy Central will expand from 30 minutes to an hour as it features an extended interview and performance by Paul McCartney.

Tagged as: 70s, Colbert Report, Paul McCartney, rock, Stephen Colbert, TV, UK

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Paul McCartney photo by Karen Freedman, Noise11, photo

Rare Paul McCartney Song Used In Frances Ha Soundtrack

by Paul Cashmere

The rare Paul McCartney track ‘Blue Sway’ has been used for the soundtrack of Frances Ha.

Tagged as: 80s, Frances Ha, Harry Nilsson, Hot Chocolate, Noah Baumbach, Paul McCartney, pop, soundtrack, T. Rex, UK

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Eric Clapton Wows Dublin

by Music-News.com

One of the attractions of seeing the great iconic acts of the sixties performing is the sense that it maybe a case of ‘last chance to see’. With the likes of Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and The Who all nearing their eighth decade one senses there might not be too many more opportunities to

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Albert Collins, Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, Eric Clapton, Mike and the Mechanics, Paul Carrack, Paul McCartney, Robert Johnson, rock, The Rolling Stones, The Who, U.K.

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Carole King To Receive Gershwin Prize

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Carole King will be presented with the Gershwin Prize on Wednesday night at the White House, part of a two night celebration of her music.

Tagged as: 2010s, Arturo Sandoval, Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Carole King, Colbie Caillat, Emeli SAnde, Gian Marco, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor, Jesse McCartney, Louise Goffin, Michael Feinstein, Patti Austin, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, pop, rock, Shelby Lynne, Siedah Garrett, Stevie Wonder, The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Trisha Yearwood, U.S.A.

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Beatle Paul McCartney Attacked By Crickets

by Music-News.com

Paul McCartney shows are known for attracting multi-generational audiences but last night in Brazil he attracted a different kind of crowd altogether. The ‘Hey Jude’ singer, who started his new world tour in Brazil this week, was joined on stage in Goiania by a swarm of Grasshoppers.

Tagged as: 1960s, 1970s, 2010s, Beatlemania, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, U.K.

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Beatles Guitar To Be Auctioned Off In London

by Music-News.com

Julien’s Auctions has announced an exclusive London exhibit and unveiling of the very rare Beatles VOX guitar played by both John Lennon and George Harrison.

Tagged as: 1960s, Dick Denney, George Harrison, John Lennon, Liverpool, Magic Alex, Mike Bennett, Paul McCartney, pop, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, U.K., Vox Guitars

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Paul McCartney Digs Deep For First Show Of 2013

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney played his first ‘Out There’ show of 2013 in Brazil last night with a revised setlist digging deep back to songs he had not played since The Beatles, if ever at all.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Brazil, classic rock, Paul McCartney, setlist, The Beatles, UK

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Paul McCartney Records Second Song With Nirvana

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney is reported to have recorded a second song with Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear for his upcoming album.

Tagged as: 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, classic rock, Dave Grohl, Eric Clapton, Nirvana, Paul McCartney, rock, Rockshow, UK, USA, Wings, Wings Over America

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Paul McCartney Wings Over America, Noise11, Photo

Paul McCartney Rockshow To Screen In Australian Cinemas In May

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney’s classic concert movie ‘Rockshow’ will screen for one-day only in Australian cinemas on May 16.

Tagged as: 70s, classic rock, Paul McCartney, Rockshow, UK, Wings, Wings Over America

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Burt Bacharach Announces U.K. Tour

by Music-News.com

Burt Bacharach needs little introduction. In a landmark 50+ year run on the charts, Bacharach’s music continues to set industry records and creative standards.

Tagged as: Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Frank Sinatra, John Lennon, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Singer/Songwriter, The Beatles, U.S.A.

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Paul McCartney Adds US Dates, Wings Over America To Be Reissued

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney has added to two more dates to for his Out There tour with Tulsa and Washington scoring the new dates.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Austin, classic rock, Out There, Paul McCartney, UK, Wings, Wings Over America

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Thom Yorke Frequently Thinks About Splitting Radiohead

by Music-News.com

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke admits he often ponders on splitting Radiohead.

Tagged as: Alec Baldwin, Atoms For Peace, Flea, indie rock, Nigel Godrich, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, supergroup, The Beatles, Thom Yorke, U.K.

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Paul McCartney Sometimes Drifts Off During Gigs

by Music-News.com

Sir Paul McCartney sometimes has to remind himself to concentrate on stage as he drifts off.

Tagged as: 1960s, Eleanor Rigby, Liverpool, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, U.K.

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The Beatles Let It Be Naked Digitally Released With Bonus Content

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles ‘Let It Be … Naked’ album has been released through iTunes with music videos for ‘Get Back’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ included as bonus content.

Tagged as: 60s, Apple, classic rock, iTunes, Let It Be, Naked, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Phil Ramone, producer, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Noise11, photo

Phil Ramone Died From Aneurysm

by Paul Cashmere

Phil Ramone, the producer to the superstars like Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Paul Simon and Billy Joel, died in a Manhattan hospital while being treated for an Aortic Aneurysm.

Tagged as: Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Chicago, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, producer, USA

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Producer Phil Ramone Dead At Age 72

by Paul Cashmere

Phil Ramone, the producer of some of the greatest albums of the 20th Century, has died in New York after being admitted to a Manhattan hospital for surgery.

Tagged as: Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Chicago, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, producer, production, USA

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R.I.P. Hugh McCracken, Renowned Session Guitarist

by Paul Cashmere

Renowned session musician, guitarist Hugh McCracken has lost his battle with Leukemia.

Tagged as: guitar, Hugh McCracken, John Lennon, Marie Gabrielle, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, sessions, USA

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Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones (photo by Ros O'Gorman)

Rolling Stones Tour Announcement Due Next Week

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones will announce their 50th anniversary world tour on April 3.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Ben Waters, Charlie Watts, classic rock, James McCartney, Paul McCartney, rock, Ron Wood, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Paul McCartney Joins Son James McCartney And Ron Wood On Stage In London VIDEO

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Paul McCartney joined his son James on stage in London this week.

Tagged as: 10s, James McCartney, Paul McCartney, rock, Rolling Stones, Ron Wood, The Beatles, UK

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“Enjoy Life And What You’ve Got” Says Paul McCartney

by Music-News.com

Sir Paul McCartney “couldn’t be bothered” to change anything in his life if he had a time machine.

Tagged as: George Harrison, John Lennon, Linda McCartney, Liverpool, Paul McCartney, pop, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, Time Machine, U.K., Yoko Ono

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The George Harrison version of ‘Sunshine Life For Me (Sail Away Raymond)’, a song George wrote for Ringo Starr’s ‘Ringo’ album over 50 years ago, is available as part of the 50th anniversary edition of George’s ‘Living In The Material World’ album.

November 16, 2024

George Harrison Estate Premieres ‘Be Here Now’ Video

The estate of the late George Harrison has produced a video for ‘Be Here Now’ from the 1973 album ‘Living In The Material World’.

October 25, 2024

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George Harrison ‘Living In The Material World’ Expanded for 50th Anniversary

George Harrison’s 1973 album ‘Living In The Material World’ has been expanded for a belated 50th anniversary release for November.

September 19, 2024

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