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Paul McCartney Rocks 'Colbert Report'

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:24:50 +0000

Paul McCartney dropped by ‘The Colbert Report‘ last night for a special hour-long episode that included an extended interview with the former Beatle and performances of six classic songs. Host Stephen Colbert — who said he was “sporting some serious Norwegian wood” in anticipation of McCartney’s appearance – jokingly referred to the show as ”Stephen Colbert’s Tribute to [...]

Paul McCartney Books One-Hour 'Colbert Report' Special

Jeff Giles — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:59:56 +0000

The June 12 stop on Paul McCartney‘s ‘Out There’ tour will find him playing to one of the bigger audiences he’s likely to face this year: Everyone watching ‘The Colbert Report.’ The Comedy Central host will dedicate a one-hour special to McCartney, featuring an interview segment as well as live performances. It’ll mark McCartney’s second [...]

Paul McCartney Reveals Future Archive Collection Plans

Jeff Giles — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:13:40 +0000

Now that Paul McCartney fans have finally had a chance to dig into the recently released deluxe reissue of ‘Wings Over America,’ it’s time to start looking forward to the next installment in the former Beatle‘s ongoing Archive Collection. Fortunately, McCartney isn’t making us wait before he announces his plans. In fact, copies of ‘Wings Over America’ [...]

Paul McCartney Visits Graceland – Pic of the Week

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 29 May 2013 16:34:10 +0000

Paul McCartney dropped by Graceland when he was in Memphis for his Out There tour on Sunday, and the ex-Beatle left a special memento behind: a guitar pick that he placed on Elvis Presley's grave.

Paul McCartney Writes Letter of Support for Jailed Russian Punk Rocker

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:18:28 +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 — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:07 +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 17:51:35 +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 21:36:36 +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 — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:01:29 +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,” [...]

James and Paul McCartney Sharing Space in Bonnaroo Lineup

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:09:03 +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 Spokesman Shoots Down Rumors of Upcoming Nirvana Collaboration

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:34:25 +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 21:21:17 +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 17:24:33 +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 23:28:11 +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 — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:41:30 +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 [...]

Paul McCartney Names His Favorite Bass Player

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:36:07 +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 22:26:09 +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?