Bill DeMain

Bill DeMain

Bill DeMain is a correspondent for BBC Glasgow, a regular contributor to MOJO, Classic Rock and Mental Floss, and the author of six books, including the best-selling 'Sgt. Pepper at 50.' He is also an acclaimed musician and songwriter who's written for artists including Marshall Crenshaw, Teddy Thompson and Kim Richey. His songs have appeared in TV shows such as 'Private Practice' and 'Sons of Anarchy.' In 2013, he started Walkin' Nashville, a music history tour that's been the #1-rated activity on Trip Advisor. An avid bird-watcher, he also makes bird cards and prints.

Articles by: Bill DeMain

Eddie 9V

Eddie 9V: “One thing I learned from the great blues players – it’s more about what’s in your heart and soul”

By Bill DeMain published

A blues traveler goes back to 1969 and returns with a modern take on a classic Southern sound, and his name is Eddie 9V

Paul McCartney and Wings

The story of Wings and Paul McCartney's iconic James Bond theme Live and Let Die

By Bill DeMain published

Guitarist Denny Laine recalls the making of the 007 anthem the film's producers mistook for a demo

Paul McCartney and Denny Laine

Denny Laine looks back on the breakthrough success and enduring legacy of Paul McCartney and Wings

By Bill DeMain published

1973 was the year Paul McCartney’s ragtag group, Wings, first scored Beatles-sized success. As guitarist Denny Laine recalls, they were no overnight success

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