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Ron Howard Will Direct New Beatles Documentary
A new authorized documentary for Apple Corps Ltd. is in the works, and the film is based on The Beatles’ touring years, from their early days in the Cavern Club in Liverpool to their last public performance in Candlestick Park in San Francisco, in 1966. The film will be directed by Academy Award-winning director Ron … Continue reading Ron Howard Will Direct New Beatles Documentary
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Watch the New Video for Wings’ “Call Me Back Again”
When Paul McCartney and Wings released their album Venus and Mars in 1975, it was before the music video era. Now, as McCartney prepares to reissue two Wings albums this fall – Venus and Mars and Wings at the Speed of Sound – a brand new lyric video for the track “Call Me Back Again” … Continue reading Watch the New Video for Wings’ “Call Me Back Again”
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Hear a Clip of Alice Cooper Covering The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby”
The Art of McCartney, due out November 18, is a tribute to the songwriting of Sir Paul McCartney, with some of the world’s biggest artists covering the ex-Beatles’ songs backed up by McCartney’s own backing band. Artists featured on the release include Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Roger Daltrey, Brian Wilson, Def Leppard, Yusuf, Kiss, Chrissie … Continue reading Hear a Clip of Alice Cooper Covering The Beatles’ “Eleanor Rigby”
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Hear Paul McCartney’s Video Game Song “Hope For the Future”
Paul McCartney has partnered with video game creators Bungie and Activision to provide the music for a new video game titled Destiny. The ex-Beatle provided the soundtrack for the online game and now an original song, “Hope For the Future” – reportedly set to be released as an official single soon – has appeared on … Continue reading Hear Paul McCartney’s Video Game Song “Hope For the Future”
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Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss and More Taking Part in Paul McCartney Tribute Album
Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Brian Wilson, Heart, Sammy Hagar and Willie Nelson are just some of the artists taking part in a Paul McCartney tribute album due out in November. The Art of McCartney, which has been in the works since 2003, is produced by Ralph Sall and, on many … Continue reading Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Kiss and More Taking Part in Paul McCartney Tribute Album
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Paul McCartney Jams With Johnny Depp in Extended Early Days Clip
Johnny Depp made another appearance in a Paul McCartney video last month when he jammed with the ex-Beatle and a number of legendary blues musicians in the “Early Days” video. Now, Paul McCartney has released an extended clip of the jam session scene from the video. Check it out below. Meanwhile, an official “Making of … Continue reading Paul McCartney Jams With Johnny Depp in Extended Early Days Clip
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Paul McCartney ‘Marries’ Couple on Stage
Paul McCartney made dreams come true for a Beatles fan and her fiancé Tuesday night, when McCartney married the couple on stage at the end of his show in Phoenix. Andrea Copado and Adam Kowal watched the Sir Paul’s concert from the sixth row, holding up a sign that read “You’re Ordained – We’re Engaged … Continue reading Paul McCartney ‘Marries’ Couple on Stage
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Paul McCartney Writes Music for New Video Game
Paul McCartney has provided the musical score for a new video game titled Destiny. The game, which comes from game creators Bungie and Activision, is an online multi-player first-person shooting game. McCartney began working on the score in 2010 along with Mike Salvatori and Marty O’Donnell – Bungie’s in-house composer. O’Donnell told Edge magazine last … Continue reading Paul McCartney Writes Music for New Video Game
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New Book Reveals 35 Never-Been-Told Tales of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Rock bands are famous (and infamous) for decadent behavior. Rumors of their crazy antics have become rock lore. Now, with the release of I Killed Pink Floyd’s Pig, fans finally get a peek at what really happened backstage. I Killed Pink Floyd’s Pig is a collection of funny, decadent, outrageous stories about rock’s greatest superstars. … Continue reading New Book Reveals 35 Never-Been-Told Tales of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
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New Paul McCartney Video Portrays American South and Jam Session with Johnny Depp
“Early Days” is featured on Paul McCartney’s latest album New, and although McCartney says it was inspired by his younger days in Liverpool, the black and white video for the song portrays young musicians in the 1950s American South. “It’s a memory song for me, about me and John in the early days,” McCartney told … Continue reading New Paul McCartney Video Portrays American South and Jam Session with Johnny Depp
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Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Honored with Commemorative Blue Plaque
Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles from 1962 until his death in 1967, has been honored by The Heritage Foundation in London with a ‘Blue Plaque.’ The plaque was unveiled Sunday at Sutherland House, next door to the London Palladium, where Epstein ran his management company NEMS Enterprises from 1964 to 1967. “I know Brian … Continue reading Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Honored with Commemorative Blue Plaque
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Paul McCartney ‘Feeling Great,’ Ready to Rock n’ Roll [WATCH]
Paul McCartney took to YouTube this week to let fans know he’s feeling great, after struggling to recover from a virus earlier this month, and is “ready to rock n’ roll.” The 72-year-old ex-Beatle had to cancel shows in Japan and South Korea due to the illness and postpone the start of his US tour … Continue reading Paul McCartney ‘Feeling Great,’ Ready to Rock n’ Roll [WATCH]