Tag: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney wows Glastonbury with Dave Grohl and The Boss

McCartney was due to play Glastonbury in 2020. That year’s festival and the 2021 edition were both scuttled by the coronavirus pandemic.

June 26, 2022

AI solves dispute

The algorithm determined with 81.1 per cent certainty that Lennon wrote the verse, but McCartney’s influence in the song’s bridge was given with 43.5 per cent certainty.

July 10, 2019

50 years on, white noise resonates

‘Revolution 9’ would almost certainly have been discarded had producer George Martin’s favoured option of a single disc not been overruled.

November 23, 2018

Paul McCartney recreates Beatles Album Art of crossing Abbey Road

The special visit to Abbey Road Studios was not only for the famous crosswalk but to also play four new songs from his upcoming Egypt Station album as part of a secret show.

July 24, 2018

Paul McCartney’s new album will have a song about Donald Trump

Singer Paul McCartney has hinted that his upcoming album may have something to say about US President Donald Trump. According to The Liverpool Echo, during a visit last week to the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, McCartney told the students, "Sometimes the situation in the world is so crazy that you've got to address it."  …

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July 31, 2017

Both John Lennon and I wrote ‘Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite!’: Paul McCartney

The Beatles star Paul McCartney said, unlike popular belief, he co-wrote the lyrics of the song “Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite!” along with former band mate John Lennon. The 75-year-old legendary musician said that the two of them put their heads together and came up with the words off a poster in Lennon's …

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July 11, 2017

Paul McCartney loves rap

Beatles legend Paul McCartney says he loves rap music and considers the genre to be urban poetry. The 75-year-old music legend says he was blown away when he saw Jay-Z and Kanye's West's join 2011 "Watch the Throne" tour and thinks people write off the genre too easily as a lot of "swearing and bravado", …

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July 9, 2017

McCartney has opted for salted cashews over booze before gig

Former Beatles star Paul McCartney said he has stopped consuming alcohol and is sticking to snacks like salted cashews as he used to feel heavy before he went on to perform on the stage. The 75-year-old veteran musician said now he raises a toast only after he is done with the gig. “I don't eat …

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July 3, 2017

Paul McCartney has stopped drinking alcohol before performing

The Beatles star Paul McCartney says he has stopped drinking alcohol before performing because he would otherwise forget the words to his songs. After saying no to alcohol, the music legend says he relies on a handful of chocolate raisins and salted cashew nuts to get him into the zone before going on stage, reports …

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July 3, 2017

Paul McCartney spotted on public transport

The Beatles star Paul McCartney, 75, was spotted alone on a train here. A photo of McCartney riding the train alone has surfaced online. A fan who was amazed to see the Beatles star travelling on his own, took a photo before sharing it on Twitter, reports mirror.co.uk. The singer can be seen enjoying a …

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July 1, 2017

The Beatles’ legend Paul McCartney turns 75

June 18, 2017

Walters, Sheeran, McCartney in Queen’s birthday Honours

Julie Walters, musicians Ed Sheeran and Paul McCartney among others have been recognised for their contribution to public service and awarded in the Queen's birthday Honours list. The line-up, which was released on June 16, comprises more than 1,000 people getting honoured for their commitment towards the community, reported The Telegraph. Walters, 67, was made …

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June 18, 2017

The phenomenal four

The semi-centennial (50th) anniversary edition of The Beatles groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released on 26 May, 2017. It was 50 years ago on 1 June, 1967 that they had released Sgt. Pepper, their eighth album. It was arguably the best, which enjoyed 207 weeks in UK album chart including 27 …

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May 31, 2017

Paul McCartney confirms ‘Pirates 5’ role with character poster

The Beatles legend Paul McCartney has confirmed his role in the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales by sharing a character poster on Twitter. In the poster, the 74-year-old veteran musician is in the full pirate hair and makeup. “#PiratesLife,” he captioned the photo. Disney appeared to confirm the news by sharing …

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May 14, 2017

Paul McCartney makes rare appearance with daughter Beatrice

The Beatles star Paul McCartney enjoyed a father-daughter day out with youngest kid, Beatrice, as they stepped out to watch the hit West End production, Carousel. Beatrice, 13, who is the only child of the 74-year-old singer-songwriter with ex-wife Heather Mills, happily posed for a backstage photo with her father and some of the stars …

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May 9, 2017

Paul McCartney sues Sony for Beatles song rights

Singer Paul McCartney is suing label executives at Sony/ATV to regain the rights to The Beatles song catalogue. The musician filed the suit in New York and is seeking a declaratory judgement that restores his ownership to the songs he created as part of the band, said The Hollywood Reporter. McCartney is utilising the US …

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January 19, 2017

Paul McCartney sues Sony for Beatles song rights

Singer Paul McCartney is suing label executives at Sony/ATV to regain the rights to The Beatles song catalogue. The musician filed the suit in New York and is seeking a declaratory judgement that restores his ownership to the songs he created as part of the band, said The Hollywood Reporter. McCartney is utilising the US …

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January 19, 2017