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As the classic 1965 album returns to the UK charts, McCartney looks back on the making of one of the Beatles’ most recognizable album covers

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Martin historian Dick Boak claims the guitar tech had gone home before the scene was filmed, and the prop instruments were never brought to the set

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The band will be joined by an all-star lineup including Run-DMC, Billy Idol, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, Jerry Cantrell and Marcus King on October 29 and November 1

The guitarist’s 17-minute performance came together after the musicians realized they had time for one more song at the end of Scaggs’ 1969 album sessions

Instead, he reports that he and Roger Taylor are “constantly working” on projects, and he’s been making “lots” of music too

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The guitarist has no apparent desire to reunite the band, but says this tune reminds him of the thrill of playing to huge crowds