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The classic Beatles song Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce

Beatles legend is a friend of Swift’s, with the pair supporting one another in interviews and at their live concerts

The Independent UK

"John was annoyed because I didn’t say that he had written one line of this song, Taxman… I also didn’t say how I wrote two lines to Come Together or three lines to Eleanor Rigby”: George Harrison and the questions around his Beatles credits

"I think in the balance I would have had more things to be niggled with him about than he would have with me"

MusicRadar

Natasha Bedingfield reveals she's become 'better' with age

Natasha Bedingfield, who released debut album Unwritten back in 2004, has insisted she has only improve as an artist over the years.

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“I said to Andy, ‘Is he gonna be into this? Because it’s a punk tune and I want overdriven bass. It’s gonna be simple, no mucking about’”: Mick Jagger on recruiting Paul McCartney to play bass on the Rolling Stones' upcoming album

The Beatles bassist lent his chops to Covered in You, a track featured on the Stones' forthcoming twenty-fifth studio album, Foreign Tongues

Guitar World

“To call Led Zeppelin heavy metal is at the very least absurd and at worst a sin. To me, Zeppelin was the equivalent of great classical music”: Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons on why Zep and The Beatles’ debut albums are the greatest of all time

“The first time I heard Good Times Bad Times on the radio, my jaw just dropped!”

MusicRadar

"He would just stroll into my kitchen wearing Speedos." As a kid, superstar DJ Fatboy Slim believed that The Beatles rehearsed in his grandmother's house. Then Paul McCartney moved in next door

"They said, 'Your uncle's in The Beatles?' Yeah, they rehearse at my nan's house"

Louder

Paul McCartney book found at Oxfam charity shop sells for £1,000 at auction

The donation sat unnoticed in the shop for months before the valuable inscription was spotted

The Independent UK

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"I remember it to this day, you know, exactly where I was when he said it": Paul McCartney's favourite song he's ever written is possibly the only one John Lennon ever complimented him on directly

"It really gave me a lot of confidence in that song, and in my writing"

MusicRadar

“My dad just wrote Walrus for Magical Mystery Tour. That’s one song in six months”: But Sean Ono Lennon is still amazed at the Beatles’ work rate

He puts it down to the fact the songwriting was shared

MusicRadar

New books revisit Beatles' milestones

Samira Ahmed's "A Hard Day's Night" and Amelia Davis' "The Beatles by Jim Marshall" bookend their touring years

Salon

How Did David Clayton-Thomas Die? The Turbulent Life of the Legendary Singer Who Beat The Beatles

David Clayton-Thomas, famed for leading Blood, Sweat, and Tears to Grammy success over The Beatles, has died at 84. His powerful voice and tumultuous life left an indelible mark on music.

International Business Times UK

Happy Global Beatles Day! These are the best Beatles vinyl records and turntables to play them on

All you need is love (and these turntables and Beatles records)

What Hi-Fi?

“Beginners start with In My Life, while advanced players choose Hey Jude”: New data reveals which Beatles songs musicians want to learn the most

To mark this year’s Global Beatles Day, newly released insights show which of the Fabs’ songs aspiring musicians want to learn first - and which they keep coming back to…

MusicRadar

“I was obsessed with him at school – it didn’t help with the girls! Because of him I got my first guitar, so he’s got a lot to answer for”: The prog hero who links The Pineapple Thief’s Bruce Soord to Pink Floyd and The Beatles

Soord’s inspiration comes from a man who made his name in the studio before releasing a series of acclaimed concept records in his own right

Louder

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Global Beatles Day: Who was the walrus?

On the inaugural Global Beatles Day, we unpack one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the legendary band...

MusicRadar

“The benchmark for vintage authenticity”: Gibson revisits the Golden Era of the original P-90 hollowbody with exquisite Custom Shop reissues of the ’59 and ’62 ES-330

Dog-ear P-90s, a super-resonant build, one with a fat neck, one with a slim neck, these are a welcome return to the Gibson Custom lineup

MusicRadar

“Just because some of your university friends defaulted to it at karaoke doesn’t act as a strike against it”: A music professor breaks down the theory behind Oasis’s Wonderwall

We put Wonderwall under the musical microscope and explore how the song became a standard for beginner guitarists

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist than...’

George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating it's better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. This reflects his deep spiritual quest and critique of superficial faith. His legacy, marked by musical innovation and bridging Eastern spirituality with the West, underscores the timeless value of authenticity and integrity…

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The lessons of McCartney's Wings era

A new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reframes Wings as both a musical success and a fascinating case study

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Beatles legend Paul McCartney spills what the secret is to his happy marriage to Nancy Shevell

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed what he thinks the secret is to his 14-year marriage to his third wife Nancy Shevell.

Louder

A record collection that belonged to the man who promoted The Beatles and managed the Rolling Stones is going under the hammer

Tony Calder's vinyl collection is being auctioned this week – and it includes one of rock's rarest records

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: 'The drummer's always going to be there. They're the floor of the...' - The Beatles drummer and Yellow Submarine singer reveals why success depends on the people behind the scenes and importance of teamwork

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr emphasizes the crucial, often overlooked, role of rhythm sections in music. Starr's perspective highlights the power of teamwork and the importance of appreciating those who work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring collective success in any endeavor.

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

Salon

Ringo tops Sheila E.'s bucket list

The Grammy-winning percussionist shares what it was like to play alongside Ringo after years of loving The Beatles

Guitar World

“I have no idea what the first song I learned was. My memory has been worn down by copious LSD experiments”: Billy Squier on saving his ’59 Les Paul from a fire, the world’s greatest Marshall and why he stopped practicing

The man behind The Stroke and Lonely Is the Night checks in to talk all things guitar, imposter syndrome and the enduring appeal of his 1960 Tele Custom

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