Paul McCartney

Storm Thorgerson

30 Apr 2009

Born in 1944, Storm Thorgerson’s childhood would not have been thought unusual were it not that he went to school with Roger Waters and Syd Barrett. ‘Roger and I had two connections, one of which was through our mothers, who happened to be pals, and…

Paul McCartney receives star-studded honour

Music Gossip

13 Feb 2012

Coldplay, Katy Perry and Foo Fighters were among the stars who honoured Sir Paul McCartney as he was named MusiCares Person of the Year gala. The 69-year-old former Beatles rocker and other guests were treated to two hours of performers, putting…

Sir Paul McCartney to include wedding song on album

Music Gossip

21 Dec 2011

Sir Paul McCartney will include the song he wrote for his wedding day on his new album. The Beatles legend sung a track called 'My Valentine' when he tied the knot with third wife Nancy Shevell in London in October, and it is one of two original…

Don McCullin's A Day in the Life of The Beatles

Insightful collection of rare photopraphs from Don McCullin

3 Nov 2010

Given that it’s just over 40 years since they went their separate ways as a band, the grip which the Beatles still maintain on the cultural landscape is almost supernatural. Rarely does a week go by without something related to the Fab Four making its…

Paul McCartney - Kisses on the Bottom

Macca covers 1920s and 1930s standards, with vanilla results

3 Feb 2012

Paul McCartney has the weirdest back catalogue of any Beatle. This is an album of the 20s and 30s standards his dad used to play and it's less weird than perplexing, thanks to the unfortunate choice of Tommy 'Mainstream' LiPuma as producer. After his…

Paul McCartney - McCartney II

1980 album a work of bonged-out pop genius

13 Jun 2011

(Commercial Marketing) A relative flop in 1980, McCartney II is a work of bonged-out pop genius. The ‘hits’ – the dork disco gem ‘Coming Up’ and the beautiful ‘Waterfalls’ – although wonderful, only hint at the oddness within. ‘Temporary Secretary…

Paul McCartney joined onstage by Ronnie Wood

Music Gossip

6 Dec 2011

Sir Paul McCartney was joined on stage by Ronnie Wood at his concert at The 02 in London last night (05.12.11). The Beatles legend told fans he "had a surprise" for them before introducing The Rolling Stones guitarist who performed 'Get Back' with…

Dave Grohl framed Paul McCartney's baby clothes

Music Gossip

2 Mar 2011

Dave Grohl won't let his daughter wear the baby clothes Paul McCartney bought for her. The Foo Fighters frontman and wife Jordyn couldn't bring themselves to let daughter, Harper, 23 months, wear the garments after they realised the Beatles legend…

Louis Walsh wants Bowie and McCartney as X judges

TV Gossip

15 Feb 2011

Louis Walsh wants David Bowie and Sir Paul McCartney to be judges on 'The X Factor'. The music manager is set to return to the judging panel of the ITV1 talent show later this year alongside Dannii Minogue, but fellow judges Simon Cowell and Cheryl…

Paul McCartney

Hampden Stadium, Glasgow, Sun 20 Jun

30 Jun 2010

Much anticipated by young and old alike, this show provided the altogether anticipated sight and sound of an ageing rock star going through the motions. Albeit an ageing rock star who also happens to be one of the greatest pop composers of all time…

Beatles music online next year

16 Nov 2007

The Beatles back catalogue should be available online next year, according to Sir Paul McCartney. The solo albums from all four of the band’s members are now online, after George Harrison’s music was added last month. Sir Paul said it takes time…

Help – Paul McCartney talks about divorce ‘hell’

16 Oct 2007

Sir Paul McCartney has talked about his ongoing divorce battle with Heather Mills, claiming the experience is akin to ‘going through hell’. Talking to Radio Times magazine, the former Beatle said that music and his children keep him going. ‘Going…

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder back in the studio

Music Gossip

26 Jan 2012

Sir Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder have collaborated on a new track. The Beatles legend and the 'Superstition' hitmaker - who last worked together on 1982 song 'Ebony and Ivory', which was a number one hit in the UK and US - have teamed up to…

Sir Paul McCartney held up by Robbie

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Sir Paul McCartney says Robbie Williams held him up from making 'Kisses from the Bottom'. The Beatles musician has wanted to make an album covering old rock 'n' roll standards for a number of years, but kept getting beaten to it by other artists such…

Sir Paul McCartney named Artist of the Year

Music Gossip

4 Jan 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has been named Artist of the Year at the inaugural Ultimate Classic Rock Awards. The 69-year-old musician beat off strong competition from Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx, Chickenfoot's Sammy Hagar and Alice Cooper to take home the…

Sir Paul McCartney prepares new album

Music Gossip

19 Dec 2011

Sir Paul McCartney is releasing an album of cover songs. The legendary Beatles musician has been planning to make a collection of his favourite standards for over 20 years, and finally decided "If I don't do it now, I'll never do it." The album…

Sir Paul McCartney thanks Russian fans

Music Gossip

15 Dec 2011

Sir Paul McCartney has thanked Russian fans for giving him a warm welcome. The legendary Beatles musician took his On The Run tour to Moscow's Olimpiysky complex in Russia yesterday (14.12.11), and as he left, sent a message thanking fans for…

Noel Gallagher star-struck by Paul McCartney

Music Gossip

30 Nov 2011

Noel Gallagher was star-struck when he met Sir Paul McCartney. The High Flying Birds frontman was in Milan, Italy, this weekend ahead of a concert on Monday (28.11.11), and managed to catch The Beatles legend performing in the city. He wrote on…

Writing an opera - Five creative types who have written a opera

Stewart Lee, Damon Albarn, Armando Iannucci, Paul McCartney

21 Oct 2011

Stewart Lee The ‘comedian’s comedian’ took some time out a decade back to dash off Jerry Springer: The Opera, a paean to the trashy US talk show host and his disciples. The show’s eye-wateringly profane libretto, depictions of Biblical figures…

Paul McCartney and Ringo pay tribute to George

Music Gossip

3 Oct 2011

Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr joined to paid tribute to George Harrison yesterday (02.10.11). The two surviving members of The Beatles joined with their bandmate's widow, Olivia Harrison, his son Dhani, producer Sir George Martin, Noel…

Paul McCartney jumped at ballet offer

Music Gossip

26 Sep 2011

Sir Paul McCartney is "always interested" in new musical directions. The former Beatles star - whose debut orchestral work, 'Liverpool Oratorio', was performed in 1991 - was "excited" when he was asked by choreographer Peter Martins if he would…

Paul McCartney immersed in songs

Music Gossip

25 Sep 2011

Sir Paul McCartney "immerses" himself in song writing. The Beatles legend's debut ballet 'Ocean's Kingdom' premiered in New York this week and while it was a new venture for the 69-year-old star, the musician enjoyed writing for the project just as…

Sir Paul McCartney to open Olympics

Music Gossip

28 Jul 2011

Sir Paul McCartney is set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games. The Beatles legend has told organisers of London 2012 he is "up for" playing at the prestigious event on July 27, but which songs he will play and final…

U2 World's Highest Paid Musicians

Music Gossip

17 Jun 2011

U2 have been named the World's Highest Paid Musicians. The 'With or Without You' topped the poll by Forbes magazine - which counted down the highest grossing acts of the last 12 months - earning a phenomenal $195 million on their 360 degree world…

Paul McCartney reflects on Beatles breakup

Music Gossip

14 Jun 2011

Paul McCartney "hadn't thought of the implications" when he effectively announced the end of The Beatles. The 'Heavy Roller' singer is credited as being the one who broke the news of the legendary British group's breakup in 1970, in a questionnaire…