The French government will recognize Paul McCartney with the Legion of Honor medal this Saturday.  The Legion of Honor, which was first created in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte as a way to recognize merit among both civilians and soldiers, is the highest honor that can be given by the French.  The award has five different … Continue reading Macca To Receive France’s Legion Of Honor Medal →

Paul McCartney recently posted a video clip on his website with exclusive behind the scenes footage from his performance at the Olympics Opening Ceremony.  The video also features interviews with McCartney and Opening Ceremony artistic director Danny Boyle. Check it out here:

London 2012 organizers confirmed Monday that the star artists who performed at the Olympics opening ceremony, including Sir Paul McCartney, were paid one pound (approximately $1.60 US) for their performances. “The top talent basically gave their services for free,” a London 2012 spokeswoman told AFP. “But in order to have a formal contract for their … Continue reading Sir Paul McCartney Paid One Pound for Olympic Ceremony Performance →

On stage in Dublin last night, Bruce Springsteen took a shot at the London concert promoters who cut short his show in Hyde Park on Saturday. The Boss and his E Street Band had been joined on stage by Sir Paul McCartney for an encore and launched into The Beatles’ classics I Saw Her Standing … Continue reading Springsteen Pokes Fun at London Promoters Who Cut Off Hyde Park Show →

Bruce Springsteeen & The E Street Band’s concert at London’s Hyde Park this weekend included a few surprise guest appearances by John Fogerty, Tom Morello and Paul McCartney. Macca joined The Boss on stage for the final two encores, performing the Beatles classics “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Twist and Shout”. They were ready … Continue reading Cops Pull The Plug On Springsteen & McCartney →