“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.
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
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’s son James is honouring his famous dad’s legacy with his new band The Light.
James, 32, plays in the group with two band members from the Liverpool suburb of Allerton where his dad lived as a child.
James performs live with a Fender Stratocaster guitar that his dad gave to him.
Speaking about the four-person band, he said: “I have been playing music since I was nine and writing along the way.
“I met my band about a year ago. Producer David Kahne introduced us and my... Read Full Story
Sir Paul McCartney has said that his band The Beatles weren't much good when they first formed.
McCartney, 67, said he wasn't surprised that the record label Decca didn't sign the band in 1962.
He revealed: "We obviously weren't that good. We were formulating it all. You wouldn't have thought we were that great.
"You'd have turned us down if you were a record company. And they did – Decca turned us down!"
However, shortly after they were turned down, the producer George Martin signed... Read Full Story
A website accused of selling music by The Beatles without permission was placed under a temporary restraining order on Friday.
BlueBeat.com were issued an order by U.S. District Judge John F. Walter that has stopped them from offering digital Beatles music.
Beatles' record label EMI sued the Santa Cruz based company on Tuesday for alleged copyright infringement.
BlueBeat tried to sell the entire Fab Four catalogue for 25 cents per song last week, according to court papers filed in U.S... Read Full Story
Sir Paul McCartney has admitted The Beatles "weren't that good" when they first formed.
The rocker said he wasn’t surprised that it took a while for the Fab Four to land a record deal.
And he said they had to hone their sound in the early sixties before they were able to attract a following.
He told a UK radio station: "We obviously weren't that good. We were formulating it all. You wouldn't have thought we were that great. You'd have turned us down if you were a record company. And... 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 » Paul McCartney will play a one-time Christmas special in London, 46 years to the date after The Beatles played their first holiday show in the UK. The former Beatle will end a 7-date European tour... Read Full Story
Not surprisingly, the songs the Beatles were still able to survive until today. Reportedly, Paul McCartney, one of the front-man of this British group's talented writing since she was 10 years old. This is evidenced by the writings of Paul as it was found. "This paper is unique. It shows Paul's handwriting at the time and showed that he then thought he was farther from the actual age," said Kevin Roach who is writing a family history of Paul McCartney. Kevin Paul managed to find work in... 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
Watch video live steaming online between Miami Dolphins against Tampa Bay Buccanneers PRESEASON Week 3 National Football League, NFL kickoff on Thursday, August 27th of 2009. Football kick-off starts 8:00PM/ET and this exciting match will be held at Raymond James Stadium. WATCH NFL LIVE ONLINE. AND LIVE STREAMS OF DOLPHINS VS BUCCANNEERS! Read Full Story
