“Sir” James Paul McCartney played bass guitar and sang for the most influential band in the history of music. They were called The Beatles. He was the first to leave the group and launch a solo career that has been not surprisingly...
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“Sir” James Paul McCartney played bass guitar and sang for the most influential band in the history of music. They were called The Beatles. He was the first to leave the group and launch a solo career that has been not surprisingly successful.
Paul McCartney and wife Heather Mills attend the 4th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Gala at the The Century Plaza Hotel October 15, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images) more pics » The only good thing to come out of Paul McCartney 's marriage to Heather Mills was his now six-year-old daughter Beatrice. That's what he said in a recent interview with Q magazine, insisting that if he could go back and change anything since 2000 it would be his decision to wed Heather. McCartney is now... Read Full Story
Getty Images With a dad like Paul McCartney , any son would probably be pretty nervous about filling his famous father's shoes. Still, the Beatles legend's son James, 32, is in a band called The Light and is recording an album -- hoping to also do big things with his tunes. Paul McCartney (Bauer Griffin) James, who plays a cherry-red Fender Stratocaster guitar given to him by the international star, said: "I have been playing music since I was 9 and writing along the way. I met my band about... Read Full Story
Sir Paul McCartney revealed that he was booed off stage while playing some of his own tracks on the Wii game Beatles: Rock Band.
The 67-year-old admitted that he failed to complete any of the tracks on his own game for the Nintendo Wii.
He said: “My assistant showed me how to set it up ‘cos I’m not Mr Tech.
“I lost twice – on Easy… and I was playing bass, I’m ashamed to say. I said: ‘Can we start this again?’”
McCartney will reportedly be performing on the upcoming finale of UK show The... Read Full Story
Sir Paul McCartney introduces the new video game "The Beatles: Rock Band" for the Microsoft XBox 360 at the E3 2009 gaming expo on June 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is a thrre day event dedicated to the gaming industry. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Paul McCartney (Getty Images) more pics » Beatles bassist Paul McCartney turned down the chance to recreate his biggest hits by playing the new edition of the... Read Full Story
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney has described rumors that he had died, which surfaced more than 40 years ago, as "ridiculous" and an "occupational hazard" for a member of one of the world's biggest bands. The conspiracy theory began in October, 1969, when a Detroit-based DJ claimed that the three other Beatles -- Ringo Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison -- had recruited a lookalike replacement for McCartney after he died in 1966. He argued that because the man... Read Full Story
Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has revealed that he loves the X Factor twins John and Edward.
The 67-year-old star said his family and friends liked watching the boys’ performances on The X Factor and said: “It’s impossible not to like them.”
He added: “They’re a great couple of lads. But let’s be honest, they were never going to last much longer in the show. They had to go.”
McCartney also revealed that he is negotiating an appearance on UK show The X Factor with the show’s host... Read Full Story
Sir Paul McCartney says he makes contact with those once dearest to him in music and in life whenever he performs.
“I’m sort of thinking about George,” he said of the late Beatle George Harrison. He went on to mention his late wife Linda and great collaborator John Lennon, when he said: “And similarly with John and Linda. In a way you’re kind of in contact with them again, you know. And it’s sad. It’s emotional.”
The ex-Beatle was in London to promote a new album and DVD. He was in a pub... Read Full Story
Sir Paul McCartney has said he still feels like he is part of The Beatles, 40 years after they split.
The 67-year-old singer said despite his solo success over the years, he still feels part of the legendary band.
He said: “I still think I am in The Beatles – it is something you don’t want to lose.
“For a while with Wings, I didn’t do Beatles songs on purpose, because I wanted to create a new thing. But once I started to get beyond Wings, I thought it would be nice.
“If I am doing songs... Read Full Story
Paul McCartney performs on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee as a part of his first appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman." The last time the artist performed here was in 1964 when he played with The Beatles as the band's premiere U.S. performance. (Bauer Griffin) more pics » Sir Paul McCartney sure has picked up some weird pre-concert rituals over the years. The music legend says he gargles with salt water before taking the stage, but admits it makes him ill. Sounds... Read Full Story
There are many things I am unsure about. But there are a few things, like Oprah bless her heart, I know for sure . The Beatles were ahead of their time and are ahead of ours. Let the accountants be concerned about profits Q3 2009. Let the visionaries , like Steve Jobs , understand the value of The Beatles and merging Apple Inc with Apple Corp . The Blue Meanies may be the lawyers and accountants - music-hating furry six-clawed creatures, who can't see the ocean for the water. Laws of... Read Full Story
