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Robbie McIntosh reveals his “pinch me” moment as lead guitarist on Paul McCartney’s first-ever solo tour
By Joe Bosso published
The former Pretenders guitarist was recommended to the job by his previous boss — McCartney pal Chrissie Hynde

How Elvis Costello helped Paul McCartney find his inner darkness in a decade of mediocrity
By Phil Weller published
As the ‘90s dawned, Macca's hit-and-miss solo career needed a shot in the arm. A partnership with rock's sharpest wit seemed made to order

Ozzy Osbourne had three words to say about the life-saving impact John Lennon and Paul McCartney had on him
By Phil Weller published
When a teenage Ozzy heard the Beatles on a transistor radio, he instantly knew what he wanted to do with his life

Paul McCartney on how John Lennon saved him in a moment of doubt — and why the former Beatles bassist keeps going
By Elizabeth Swann published
McCartney said Lennon's words show the value of partnership, and how having someone in your corner can help you see the brilliance you missed

George Harrison on the John Lennon guitar solo he called his best on the Beatles’ recordings
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Though primarily a rhythm guitarist, Lennon had a few standout moments as a soloist

Paul McCartney names his three favorite albums
By Phil Weller published
The trio of albums, released across four years, has left an indelible mark on the Beatle

Why there are four George Harrison guitar solos on the Beatles’ “Let It Be”
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Over a roughly one-year period, Harrison tracked a quartet of solos on the recording. Here's the story behind each of them

When Paul McCartney stormed out of a Beatles session, George Harrison was the glue that held it all together
By Christopher Scapelliti published
As 1966 got underway, Harrison took on new roles in the Beatles — including substituting for McCartney as he veered away from playing bass guitar

Paul McCartney reveals three Beatles techniques that explain why they stood out from every other rock and roll band
By Christopher Scapelliti published
From performance to recording and arranging, McCartney said the group found ways to make themselves a little different from the competition
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