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Sir Paul McCartney was inspired to start Wings by Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter

Sir Paul McCartney got the inspiration to form Wings from Johnny Cash and June Carter

Sir Paul McCartney was inspired to form Wings after seeing country star Johnny Cash performing with his wife June Carter.

The Beatles legend posed the question of starting a band to his late wife Linda McCartney after seeing the couple on stage together as he was searching for a purpose following the Fab Four's break up in 1970.

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