Paul McCartney

Library of Congress awards Gershwin Prize to Sir Paul

source: Beatles

Monday, the Library of Congress will announce Paul McCartney as its third recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. McCartney is scheduled to return to Washington and accept the award in spring 2010. The library has promised an all-star tribute concert featuring the former Beatl...

Published Mon, Nov 16

Sir Paul McCartney Says Beatles 'Weren't That Good'

source: Spinner

Sir Paul McCartney has said he can understand why the Beatles weren't signed early on -- because they weren't very good. Sir Paul made the comment in an interview with London radio station Xfm. He told DJ Ian Camfield: "We obviously weren't that good. We were formulating it all.

Published Sun, Nov 8

Practice Makes Perfect

source: webnerhouse.com

Sir Paul McCartney (apparently known to British tabloids as “Macca”) recently stated that when the Beatles started out in Hamburg, they weren’t a very good rock band. Playing constantly at different clubs, working at their craft, learning new songs, and figuring out how to bring custom...

Published Sat, Nov 7

Young's Apology To Mccartney

source: blogspot/glyO (Feedburner)

WILL YOUNG is so embarrassed about his version of the BEATLES' track THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD, he apologised to SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY when the pair met earlier this year (09). Young came face to face with the veteran musician in July (09), when he was made a companion of the Liverpool Institute...

Published Mon, Nov 2

Paul McCartney to release New York Citi Field live CD/DVD

source: paul

The gigs, at which Paul McCartney played songs by The Beatles and Wings, as well as selections from his solo back catalogue, took place on July 17, 18 and 21. Sir Paul McCartney is set to issue live CD/DVD packages of his gigs at New York’s Citi Field

Published Fri, Oct 23

Paul McCartney's Christmas concert

source: ExpoSay

Sir Paul McCartney is to play a one-off Christmas show in London. The former Beatle will end a seven-date European tour, his first in five years, with a concert at The O2 arena on December 22.

Published Thu, Oct 22

Sir Paul to play BBC charity gig

source: macca-central.com

bbc.co.uk Sir Paul McCartney is to join a host of stars including Take That, Lily Allen and Muse for a one-off charity concert for Children in Need next month. ...

Published Fri, Oct 16

Madonna 'bored' by Sir Paul McCartney

source: Unison.ie

Although, at 51, Madonna is closer in age to Sir Paul McCartney, 67, than most pop stars, she doesn't seem to think much of his low-octane performance style.

Published Fri, Oct 16