In 1961, the Beatles released their very first single on the Polydor label in Germany with Tony Sheridan. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison were in Hamburg at the time, along with then-members Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe. The band was honing their craft playing in nightclubs. “My Bonnie,” which was only released in … Continue reading Beatles’ First Recording Contract Going Up For Auction →

In the 1970s, a group of men sat in a loft at West Hollywood’s Rainbow Bar and Grill and formed a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires.  The hazing to get into the club? You had to out-drink all of the members. But these weren’t just any guys.  They were some of the biggest rock … Continue reading Alice Cooper’s Hollywood Vampires Reveal Details of New Album, Cover Art →

In celebration of Ringo Starr’s 75th birthday last week, Paul McCartney has shared a behind-the-scenes video from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cleveland earlier this year, where McCartney inducted his ex-bandmate. The four minute video features clips of rehearsal, the two former Beatles hanging out backstage with the likes of … Continue reading Paul McCartney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction with Ringo Starr →

Paul McCartney paid tribute to the people of Charleston during his performance in Columbia, South Carolina Thrusday night, dedicating his song “The Long and Winding Road” to the city and the victims of the shooting at Charleston’s historic Emanuel AME Church last week. “This next song we would like to dedicate to all the people … Continue reading WATCH: Paul McCartney Performs Tribute to People of Charleston →

Dave Grohl joined Sir Paul McCartney on stage at the O2 Arena on Saturday night for a rendition of the Beatles classic “I Saw Her Standing There.” While Grohl is most often found behind the drums, on this occasion he joined McCartney front and center on guitar and vocals. Check out the video below.

Paul McCartney has teamed up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, Ed Sheeran, Hugh Jackman and various other public figures to get the word out about Food Revolution Day – a global movement to make nutrition education mandatory in schools. In this PSA video, McCartney provides vocals on the chorus of the rap song. But Sir … Continue reading Watch: Paul McCartney Gets on Board with Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day →

Paul McCartney dusted off a Beatles classic on Saturday night for his stepson Arlen Shevell’s graduation party in Winter Park, FL. The ex-Beatle was apparently the first person on the dance floor when the house band, Phase5, took the stage and then joined them for a few songs including a cover of “I Saw Her … Continue reading Paul McCartney Sings at Stepson’s Graduation Party →

The Beatles’ “Another Girl” was never performed live by the Beatles, nor has it been performed live by any member of the group since its release in 1965 on the album Help!. But Paul McCartney made history this week when he surprised an audience at Japan’s Budokan Arena, adding the song into his set list. … Continue reading Paul McCartney Performs Beatles’ ‘Another Girl’ Live For First Time Ever →

The 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonywill air on HBO on May 30th. The ceremony, which took place April 18th in Cleveland, honored Ringo Starr (as a solo act), Green Day, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Bill Withers, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Special To Air Next Month →

Among the home recordings and never-before-heard audio that make up the soundtrack to Montage of Heck – the authorized Kurt Cobain documentary that makes its television premiere on May 4th – is a chilling version of the Beatles’ “And I Love Her,” performed by the Nirvana frontman and unearthed by doc director Brett Morgen. The … Continue reading Hear Kurt Cobain Cover The Beatles →

Ringo Starr got by with a little help from his friend on Saturday night when the former Beatle was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by friend band former bandmate, Paul McCartney. After his induction, Starr and McCartney performed the Beatles’ hit “I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends” … Continue reading Ringo Starr Gets By With a Little Help From His Friends →

On Saturday night, Ringo Starr became the last of the four Beatles to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when Paul McCartney presented his former bandmate with the honor. Watch McCartney’s induction speech below. After his induction, Starr performed on the Cleveland Public Auditorium Stage along with Green Day – also … Continue reading Paul McCartney Inducts Ringo Starr Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame →