Meeting Elvis was 'pinch yourself' moment for McCartney Paul McCartney has reflected on the time when he and his Beatles bandmates, spent an evening with Elvis Presley at his LA home. AAP · May 26
Sir Paul McCartney says meeting Elvis Presley was a ‘pinch yourself’ moment The former Beatles star, 83, famously met the singer, nicknamed The King, in 1965. Evening Standard · May 25
Sir Paul McCartney declares John Lennon’s “beautiful vision’ in Imagine still matters in war-torn world The Beatles icon reflected on the enduring emotional power of John Lennon’s Imagine while discussing his friendship with his former bandmate and recalling recent a recording session with The Rolling Stones. BANG Premier · May 25
Paul McCartney: The Boys of Dungeon Lane review – at 83, his gift for melody still astounds From nostalgic returns to his Liverpool childhood to a crazed Glastonbury fantasia, these are songs written with real purpose and a master’s finesse The Guardian - UK · May 24
Paul McCartney – The Boys of Dungeon Lane review: Charming and, in places, quite sexy for an octogenarian 4/5 Aided by producer wunderkind Andrew Watt, McCartney delivers some of his most personal and introspective songwriting in years, and makes amends for a few recent misfires The Independent UK · May 24
"I wasn’t what you’d call an achiever in school. When I think back, I had a guitar in my hand most of the time." Aerosmith's Joe Perry on The Beatles, Jack White and the ridiculous amount of guitars in his collection The Aerosmith guitarist definitely has way more instruments than anyone, unless your name is Guitar Center Louder · May 24
“America’s where all the music we loved came from - rock ‘n’ roll, the blues and the whole thing”: Paul McCartney remembers The Beatles' first US TV appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show as he closes the final Late Show With Stephen Colbert Plus, Colbert sings obscure Elvis Costello song with its writer MusicRadar · May 22
Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Donald Trump delivers scathing attack on host A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating... Euronews · May 22
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" with a memorable night AAP · May 22
Stephen Colbert signs off Late Show for good with final jab at CBS bosses Colbert took his final bow Thursday night as the long-running CBS show concluded after 33 years The Independent UK · May 22
‘We were lucky’: Stephen Colbert farewells The Late Show in emotional finale In a star-studded farewell from the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City, the 62-year-old was joined by the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and Paul Rudd. Evening Standard · May 22
Yes: The early years - a surprisingly difficult quiz Think you know everything about Yes? Then take our quiz and prove it Louder · May 22
Quote of the Day by The Beatles' member Paul McCartney: 'For you know that it's a fool who plays...'- How Paul McCartney’s iconic ‘Hey Jude’ lyric became one of music’s most emotional lessons about loneliness and vulnerability Paul McCartney's "Hey Jude" offers a timeless message about the dangers of emotional detachment. The song's lyric, "For you know that it's a fool who plays it cool, by making his world a little colder," resonates deeply, reminding listeners that hiding vulnerability can lead to isolation. This enduring wisdom, born… The Economic Times · May 22
The Independent UK · May 20 Legendary flute heard on Beatles song and Cadbury advert goes to auction The instrument was owned by British flautist Jack Ellory who played on a wide range of classical and popular recordings
Louder · May 20 "For me to be playing with the person who is responsible for me being here right now was about the most profound, full-circle moment of my entire life." How Dave Grohl's love letter to a LA recording studio beautifully captured the magic of music Sound City is an open-hearted celebration of music and those who make it
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Behold! Nina Simone’s chewing gum! Inside the show celebrating extreme pop fandom Leaves from Dolly Parton’s front garden, a Yellow Submarine cookie jar full of ashes, a branch from the tree Marc Bolan’s car hit … our writer explores Holy Pop, the exhibition where superfans are sacred
Guitar World · May 19 “We were getting gold records from countries around the world. I had a DJ tell me that when he put it on for the first time, the phones lit up after 20 seconds”:Berton Averre on writing My Sharona – and why the Knack were never the next Beatles My Sharona was the perfect pop-rock anthem, and as Averre reflects on the life and times of the Knack he admits he knew he had something special back then
Guitar World · May 19 “He falls on the floor in a fetal position and puts his hands on his ears. ‘Oh my god, I can't believe it! That was in my dream’”: The time Jimi Hendrix was knocked off his feet by Eddie Kramer’s tonal technique Kramer looks back on borrowing from the Beatles... and that game-changing day at the studio that forever defined Hendrix's sound
The Independent UK · May 15 New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland features the largest public display ever assembled of Paul McCartney’s personal artifacts
The Economic Times · May 15 Quote of the Day by John Lennon: “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear” – Inspiring quote on lasting memories, relationship advice, attachment and and why true love continues to live within us by legendary English musician known for The Beatles Quote of the Day by John Lennon: John Lennon’s quote, “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear,” reflects the lasting and emotional nature of true love. It suggests that love is not only a promise between people but also a deep…
The Independent UK · May 14 Paul McCartney names iconic Beatles song that can bring Trump’s America together IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 14 Paul McCartney says one song has the power to unite Democrats and Republicans in Trump’s America The Beatles legend says the song stops political rivals from being ‘at each other’s throats’
The Guardian - AU · May 14 Please stop making music biopics. We need a break from this tired genre that is essentially expensive karaoke With the release of Michael and not one but four Beatles feature films under way, I am once again calling for a moratorium on these films (with one exception)
The Independent UK · May 14 Paul McCartney shares ‘important’ reason he refuses to take photos with fans ‘The minute I start thinking I’m something above myself, I won’t like me,’ the Beatles star said