“Paul’s basslines, while they’re iconic and memorable and musical, they’re not really technically challenging”: How McCartney’s sidekick Brian Ray juggles bass and guitar — and plays the Lennon role in The End

Paul McCartney performs with guitarist Brian Ray on August 10, 2014 in Los Angeles.

Brian Ray has spent the last 23 years as a member of Paul McCartney’s band, playing bass and guitar — so who better to assess Macca’s musicianship?

In the new issue of Guitar World magazine, Ray discusses his approach to playing McCartney’s bass parts in concert, and how he and fellow guitarist Rusty Anderson share guitar solos.