They are the most successful band in music history but there are different theories about how The Beatles named themselves One is that former bassist Stuart Sutcliffe (who died at just 21 in 1962) suggested they change their name from The Quarrymen to the Beatals, in tribute to Buddy Holly and the Crickets. The group … Read more
Fans of The Beatles will no doubt own plenty of the Fab Four’s records on vinyl or CD, but a new Amazon deal has just given you a new option. The Beatles are, of course, the greatest band of all time. They have sold more than 21 million singles in the world, as well as … Read more
This week’s podcast episode of A Life in Lyrics features Sir Paul McCartney reflecting on one of his best-loved Beatles tracks, Hey Jude. Macca admitted he likes it when fans mishear his lyrics, saying: “I like my songs to be [for] every man or every woman, because I know people are going to listen to … Read more
On the latest episode of his A Life in Lyrics podcast, Sir Paul McCartney has looked back on one of his most famous songs with The Beatles. Released back in 1965, Yesterday has gone on to have over 2200 covers and was the band’s first solo performance. Macca famously composed the melody in a dream, initially … Read more
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LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney no longer gently weeps for his original bass guitar. A five-year search by the manufacturer of the instrument that was aided by a husband-and-wife team of journalists helped reunite The Beatles star with the distinctive violin-shaped 1961 electric Höfner that went missing a half-century ago and is estimated to be … Read more
It was 60 years ago this month that The Beatles became the biggest band in the world. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr flew off from Heathrow on February 7, 1964 as 4000 British fans waved them goodbye. Several hours later. the Fab Four landed at New York’s JFK Airport where 3000 … Read more
Three music icons, Sir Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, attend a star-studded awards bash but it’s a creation linked to Paul’s former band that is likely to win a precious Grammy tonight. An eye-popping animation for The Beatles song I’m Only Sleeping may scoop a gong, although neither Sir Paul or drummer … Read more
They’ve now both been dead for longer than they were alive and both Elvis Presley and John Lennon had quite the connection. The Beatles and The King are the highest-grossing music artists of all time, and together their stars start the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But did you know that John Lennon was so influenced … Read more
After a busy year, Sir Paul McCartney sat down to answer 23 fan questions on his official website. Asked what his highlight of 2023 was, the 81-year-old didn’t hesitate to say: “The GOT BACK tour!” As for what is his favourite song to play live on his solo tour, which has been to Oceania, Mexico … Read more
