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Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen Still Waiting on Paul McCartney's Autograph
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• Tue, Jan 26
By Robin Milling Cheap Trick have never shied away from their Beatles influences -- they're even known in Japan as the "American Beatles." Their brushes with the Fab Four are many: drummer Bun E. Carlos worked with John Lennon and the band collaborated with Beatles producer George Martin and recording eng...
Courtney Love Is Learning to Rein In the 'Courtney Monster'
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• Fri, Jan 22
By Steve Baltin In December, Spinner went to Love's New York apartment to get a preview of the upcoming Hole album, 'Nobody's Daughter,' and talk with Love. What comes across most when chatting with her is her absolute immersion into music. A fan who can go on about her favorite songs -- including stuff by th...
R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts' Chosen for Haiti Appeal
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• Fri, Jan 22
By Julian Marszalek It is understood that Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Take That and Robbie Williams are in talks to appear on the single as well as Rod Stewart and X-Factor winner Leona Lewis.
Potent Quotables: McCartney Gets Left Out
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• Wed, Jan 20
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By Kim Davis Filed under: Potent Quotables You heard it here ... [I] was nearly the bass player in Them Crooked Vultures." --Paul McCartney In a recent interview, Macca admitted being turned down by Dave Grohl, who had the brutal job of telling a former Beatle that he couldn't play in his new band. Next Quote
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MGMT Ready New Album for Spring Release
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• Wed, Jan 13
By Barnaby Smith Titled 'Congratulations,' the band have admitted the album was at times a difficult task. After a 2009 where the band were Grammy-nominated and supported Sir Paul McCartney, who is said to be a big MGMT fan, the new songs look set to be more thoughtful, and perhaps, less exuberant, the band...
Cast 'Found' for Beatles 'Yellow Submarine' Movie Remake
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• Mon, Jan 11
By Farah Ishaq The performance-capture remake will see John Lennon played by Dean Lennox Kelly, currently starring in BBC drama 'Robin Hood,' Paul McCartney played by 'Shaun of the Dead' actor Peter Serafinowicz and Adam Campbell as Ringo Starr.
Pirates Guitarist Mick Green Dies at 65
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• Mon, Jan 11
By Julian Marszalek Guitarist Mick Green has passed away aged 65. One of the original breed of authentic British lead guitarists, Green initially lent his considerable six-string skills to Johnny Kidd & the Pirates before becoming guitarist of choice for artists such as Bryan Ferry, Van Morrison and S...
The Chum Bucket: Lady Gaga's Dorm Room Remix + More
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• Mon, Jan 11
By Adam Horne Filed under: The Chum Bucket Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' video gets a hilarious dorm room remix. [Idolator] Something looks different about Alicia Keys, but we can't quite put our finger on it ... [Gawker] Earfarm counts down the five best post-Beatles albums from Paul McCartney. [Earfarm]
Ringo Starr Re-United with Sir Paul McCartney
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• Sun, Jan 10
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By Julian Marszalek Speaking of the collaboration with Billboard.com, Starr said the original plan was for Sir Paul to appear as a bassist on just one track, 'Peace Dream', but his guest soon had different ideas when he also added vocals to 'Walk with You'.
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Paul McCartney Performs Rare Christmas Hit with 18 Bagpipers
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• Wed, Dec 23
No word on whether or not he still believes that Oasis is the reincarnation of the Beatles, but we're guessing he knows better now.
Sir Paul McCartney Backs Rage for Christmas Number One
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• Fri, Dec 18
By Matt Glazebrook Mere days after appearing on 'The X Factor' finale, Sir Paul McCartney has sensationally chosen a side in the great battle for Christmas number one 2009 -- and he's backing Rage Against the Machine. Well, he at least says he'd be amused if the Facebook campaign to stop Cowell's latest pop pu...
Potent Quotables: Macca's Deafening Fans
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• Thu, Dec 17
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By Adam Horne Filed under: Potent Quotables It's the screams, you know, it's like a million seagulls." --Paul McCartney No stranger to screaming fans, the legendary former Beatle aptly described to CBS Morning News the shrill sonic equivalent of fifty-six thousand concertgoers at Shae Stadium.
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Thrush Hermit Announce Reunion Tour
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• Tue, Dec 15
By Joshua Ostroff Singer-guitarist Joel Plaskett went on to an acclaimed solo career, which this year alone included being personally picked to open for Paul McCartney and releasing the Polaris Prize-nominated triple-album '3,' which has been his best-selling yet. But Plaskett was never sure why he su...
Sir Elton John to Release Dance Album
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• Sun, Dec 13
MyParkMag Sir Paul McCartney last year released 'Electric Arguments', his third album released under the Fireman moniker. A side project concocted by the erstwhile ... Sir Elton John to record a dance albumTimes LIVE all 13 news articles »
Chris Martin to Join Sir Paul McCartney and George Michael on X Factor?
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• Sun, Dec 6
By Julian Marszalek According to a report in the Daily Mirror, Sir Paul McCartney and George Michael will sing live duets with the remaining contestants -- Olly Murs, Stacey Solomon and bookies' favourite Joe McElderry -- on this Saturday's (Dec. 12) show.
Paul McCartney Faces Hostile Crowd in Germany
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• Thu, Dec 3
By John D. Luerssen According to the Telegraph, McCartney was surprised by the crowd's hostility, but soon appeased them with Beatles favorites like 'Drive My Car' and 'Magical Mystery Tour.' Sir Paul's greeting, "Guten Abend, Hamburg!" also helped ease tensions and over the two-and-a-half hour show, h...
Beatles Documentary Offers Intimate Look at Recording Sessions
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• Tue, Nov 10
By John D. Luerssen Get excited, Beatles fans -- a new special about the Fab Four, 'The Beatles on Record,' is set to premiere on the History Channel later this month. Debuting on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 10PM, the Thanksgiving Eve broadcast promises a rare and intimate glimpse of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Geo...
Opinion: Jackson Leaving Beatles Songs to McCartney in Will
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• Tue, Jan 6
Michael Jackson reportedly plans to end his longstanding feud with Paul McCartney by leaving him the Beatles' back catalog in his will. ... Michael Jackson 'To Leave Beatles Songs To McCartney' Starpulse.com Did Michael Jackson Will His Beatles Song Copyrights To Paul ... CJBK