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Robbie McIntosh, Paul McCartney, Hamish Stuart perform on stage during a Paul McCartney concert at Ahoy on October 9th 1993 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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

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LEFT: Paul McCARTNEY, performing live onstage on World Tour, 1989. RIGHT: Elvis Costello; performing live onstage with The Attractions, 1978
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

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Ozzy Osbourne and Paul McCartney
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

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Paul McCartney from the Beatles plays an acoustic guitar while John Lennon (1940-1980) sunbathes behind in London, summer 1967.
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

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Photo of John LENNON and George HARRISON and BEATLES; L-R: John Junkin, George Harrison, Paul McCartney (background), John Lennon, Ringo Starr on set at the Scala Theatre during the filming of "A Hard Day's Night"
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

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PALM DESERT, CA - APRIL 17: Paul McCartney performs at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 17, 2009 in Palm Desert, California. *Exclusive*
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

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Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison perform on the Apple Corps rooftop, in London, Januar 30, 1969.
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

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Paul McCartney and George Harrison mime for a video in 1966
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

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Rock and roll band "The Beatles" pose for a portrait in the studio with their producer George Martin in cicra 1964. (L-R) George Harrison, Paul McCartney, George Martin, John Lennon.
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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Paul McCartney performs during U.S. 'Out There' tour at Wells Fargo Center on June 21, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Paul McCartney names the one guitarist he says was like no other

By Phil Weller Published

The duo recorded a charity track together in the mid ’90s that showcased everything he loves about the guitarist, but it was never released until 2023

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