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Paul McCartney names his favourite Beatle: ‘He was like the leader’

Sir Paul made the revelation while appearing on Chicken Shop Date

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney says John Lennon was Beatles’ favourite on Chicken Shop Date

The musician appeared on the latest episode of the YouTube series.

Evening Standard

"Everyone misses them. It’s not just me." Paul McCartney reflects on the loss of his dear friends, and Beatles bandmates, John Lennon and George Harrison

In writing his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Paul McCartney has had to reckon with some painful memories

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Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘When you've seen beyond yourself, then you may find…’ Words on peace and spirituality by The Beatles vocalist

George Harrison, the "quiet Beatle," was a master musician, film producer, and actor known for his introspection and spiritual journey. His immersion in Indian philosophy shaped his search for inner peace, emphasizing selflessness and transcendence beyond ego. Harrison's life illustrates that true fulfillment comes from looking beyond oneself, finding serenity…

The Economic Times

‘I can gauge John’s reaction: that’s good, stick that in’: Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new album

At 83, McCartney is looking back for his 18th solo LP, to formative flirtations, family singalongs, even his own birth – and the febrile times that mirror our own. It’s given him ‘every hope that we’ll get through’

The Guardian - UK

Paul McCartney shares Beatles revelation fans have all been waiting for

Musician has acknowledged they’re the best band of all time, overtaking his previous champions

The Independent UK

Pattie Boyd Breaks Silence on Beatles Movies: 'Untruthful' and No One Told Her She'd Be Portrayed

Pattie Boyd criticises upcoming Beatles biopics for inaccuracy and lack of consultation regarding her portrayal, sparking debate on biopic authenticity

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Sir Paul McCartney hails ‘phenomenal’ impact of ‘greatest band ever’ the Beatles

The rocker, 83, shot to fame in the best-selling musical act in the 1960s.

Evening Standard

George Harrison’s ex-wife slams new Beatles films as untruthful

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Pattie Boyd hits out at Beatles biopics for failing to get in touch: ‘I haven’t been contacted by anyone’

Aimee Lou Wood will play the former model and photographer in Sam Mendes’s four films

The Independent UK

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.

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“I had a little too much Jack Daniels and went to sleep. Early the next morning, I woke up to Eric and George playing ukuleles at the foot of my bed”: The first time session pro George Terry met a Beatle

Terry was Clapton's guitarist in the 1970s, and through Slowhand he was able to meet a particularly famous face

Guitar World

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

“I walked in at 2pm and George Harrison and Kim Basinger were there hanging out. I noticed this little guy wearing leather gloves and a hooded surfer's sweater”: When Bob Dylan invited Slash to record with him

Not only did Slash walk into a room full of legends, but Dylan also asked him to rip out a solo à la Django Reinhardt...

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Beatles museum to open on seven-storey site (and rooftop) of band’s last gig

The Cavern Club in Liverpool, the nightclub birthplace of the Beatles, promotes itself as “the place where it all began”. On May 11, Apple, the Beatles’ management company, announced its re-acquisition of 3 Savile Row, London, the building they might usefully conceive of as “the place where it all ended”.

The Guardian - UK

Get back: Beatles’ Apple Corps to turn former London base into seven-storey visitor attraction

Paul McCartney hails plans for 3 Savile Row, which include access to rooftop where the band played their final gig

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a bit emotional’: Paul McCartney plays new songs to fans at Abbey Road

The ex-Beatle hosted a playback previewing his next album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, telling stories along the way

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Paul McCartney hosts surprise album event at Abbey Road Studios

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Paul McCartney surprises fans at Abbey Road Studios during secret album playback

Beatles legend shared stories about childhood crushes, memories of John Lennon and George Harrison, and collaborating with Ringo Starr

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John Lennon's son believes he'd have embraced AI

Steven Soderbergh has Sean Lennon's blessing to use AI technology in his documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono because he believes his late father would have embraced the tools.

The Guardian - UK

Letters and photos from Beatles’ early days to go on show in Hamburg

The collection, including donations from Paul McCartney’s brother, Mike, shows the band’s development from 1960-62

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Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard announces new album Fire From The Hip

Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard will release his second album this summer.

The Guardian - UK

Dave Mason obituary

Singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of the British rock group Traffic who clashed with the frontman Steve Winwood

Guitar World

“People would hate us, bully us, throw stuff at us and threaten to beat us up, but they wouldn’t leave. We thought, ‘Okay, we’ve got something’”: Devo’s Bob Mothersbaugh on accidental hits, audience provocations and the de-evolution of guitar

Devo's uncontrollable urge to make new noise sired a new-wave sound with a puckish punk energy. The ’70s wasn't ready for them. Are we not ready now?

MusicRadar

“I was working on this song which he liked, and then he died, and it turned into more of a tribute to him”: How Chrissie Hynde channeled grief into The Pretenders’ classic comeback hit

And why George Harrison claimed to have inspired the song

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