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Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Bennett, Paul McCartney, a handful of Hell’s Angels, a gospel choir of 5,000 and a throng of close to 1 million onlookers turned out to help England’s Queen Elizabeth celebrate 50 years on the throne over the weekend at London’s Buckingham Palace. Eric Clapton, Ricky Martin, S Club 7, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins, the Corrs, Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John, Tom Jones, Annie Lennox, Mis-Teeq, Brian Wilson, Rod Stewart, Cliff Richard and Will Young also turned out for the event, which played to a global television audience of millions more over the course… Read more »

Paul McCartney has nothing left to prove. He’s a Beatle. He’s a knight. He’s an honorary American. He’s been everywhere, done everything. But in Oakland Monday night, he showed up simply “to rock ‘n’ roll.” And after a 2 1/2-hourlong feast for the eyes and ears, McCartney had done his job. He left a sell-out crowd of 15,000 satisfied. With a non-stop set dominated by Beatles tunes from “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Yesterday” to “The End” and “Getting Better,” which McCartney claimed had never before been performed in concert, he rocked, he rolled, he paid tribute to John Lennon… Read more »

Former Beatle Paul McCartney will kick off his first North American concert tour in nine years in Oakland, Calif. on April 1, his publicist said on Thursday. McCartney, 59, will play 20 shows in 19 cities, including a two-night stand at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Hotel where the top ticket price will be $350, according to tour promoters. Tickets for the other cities on the eight-week trek of indoor arenas will be priced between $55 and $250, they said. McCartney has been off the road since December 1993, when he wrapped his year-long “New World Tour” of 19 countries. His… Read more »

Paul McCartney and Rolling Stones singer-guitarist Keith Richards are among those paying tribute to Johnny Cash on an upcoming two-disc career retrospective. The Essential Johnny Cash, due February 26 from Columbia/Legacy Records, features more than 30 testimonials to Cash from artists including McCartney, Richards, Bono and the Edge of U2, Elvis Costello, former Vice President Al Gore, and even Shawn Crahan of the heavy metal band Slipknot. The Essential Johnny Cash, part of a campaign to celebrate the ailing Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer’s 70th birthday on February 26, compiles 36 digitally remastered tracks recorded not only for Columbia… Read more »

In his only Los Angeles radio interview, Paul McCartney called in to Peter Tilden and the KZLA Morning Show today to talk about his new album “Driving Rain” and his charity single “Freedom.” “It was a dream come true,” says KZLA Morning Host Peter Tilden. “He was so forthcoming about everything with his music and his life. Think about it, here is the most influential music artist of all time and he was having fun cutting up on me. It was great, I am still in awe.” In a recent interview posted on his website, www.paulmccartney.com, Paul was quoted as… Read more »

Out Tuesday (November 13) is Driving Rain, the latest album from ex- Beatle Paul McCartney. Much attention has been paid to the fact that McCartney made the album-his first since 1999’s cover-heavy Run Devil Run, and his first release of all-new music since 1997’s Flaming Pie-with an entirely new creative team, including producer David Kahne and a group of young studio musicians that includes guitarist Rusty Anderson, keyboardist Gabe Dixon, and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., the son of the famed session bassist. However, McCartney said that he doesn’t think fans will find the sound of Driving Rain foreign. “It sounds… Read more »

“From A Lover To A Friend,” the first single from Paul McCartney’s upcoming studio album, “Driving Rain,” will be serviced to radio stations across the country for airplay beginning the week of Oct. 1. McCartney is also confirmed to perform at New York City’s Madison Square Garden as a guest on “The Concert for New York,” a one-night only music event to benefit the victims of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks on New York City. The concert also will pay tribute to the rescue workers who worked tirelessly to save the lives of others. The four-hour telecast will air live… Read more »

Paul McCartney, who last week was reported to be looking to stage his own benefit in New York City, has agreed to play “The Concert for New York” to raise awareness of the fundraising efforts on a broader scale. VH1, Cablevision and Miramax Films will join together on Saturday night, October 20th at New York City’s Madison Square Garden to present LIVE “The Concert for New York,” a one night only music event to benefit the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City. The concert also will pay tribute to the rescue workers who worked tirelessly… Read more »

Although it probably won’t make Limp Bizkit, Staind or Linkin Park sound anemic by comparison, Paul McCartney’s Driving Rain should rock the house harder than anything the former Beatle has recorded since “Helter Skelter” – or at least “Helen Wheels.” “It’s a more aggressive record, definitely,” said producer David Kahne, who has worked with Sugar Ray, Sublime, the Bangles and Tony Bennett. “It’s got real energetic guitar songs. They’re all original, and there’s a lot of power there. I think he really loved doing that because he hadn’t done it in a while.” While Driving Rain’s guitar-blaring rockers will likely… Read more »

Paul McCartney’s long-awaited new album, Driving Rain, is set for release on November 13, and the first single, “From A Lover To A Friend,” is due to arrive October 29. The album is the former Beatle’s first since 1997’s Flaming Pie. It was recorded in Los Angeles this summer with his new band and will feature McCartney’s son James on guitar on two of the album’s tracks. The song “From A Lover To A Friend” is a ballad McCartney penned in tribute to his late wife Linda. The song will also be featured in the upcoming film Vanilla Sky, slated… Read more »