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Brian Ray wears all-black and plays a black Gibson SG with white pickguard.

Brian Ray on how he wowed Etta James at 18 and landed his gig with Paul McCartney – after auditioning at the Super Bowl

By Joe Bosso published

Brian Ray's career is like no other. As Paul McCartney's guitarist for over 20 years, he gives us a unique perspective on what it's like to play with a Beatle – and how it all started with the Monster Mash

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Paul McCartney and John Lennon sing into a microphone. New York, August 14, 1965. Will Lee of The Fab Faux perform at The State Theatre in New Brunswick New Jersey November 17 2007

Was Paul McCartney singing while he recorded this bass track? There are audible cues in the final mix

By Chris Jisi published

Legendary session bassist and member of the Fab Faux Will Lee takes a closer look at Abbey Road classic Oh! Darling, and unpacks Macca's genius approach to reimagining a doo-wop bassline

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Scale Exhibition

From Paul McCartney’s Höfner to Dave Grohl’s Gibson – a 1:1 scale photography exhibition of famous guitars is heading to London

By Phil Weller published

Masterminded by Australian photographer Kane Hibberd, Scale invites attendees to see some of the most famous guitars in the world up close and personal like never before

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Ringo Starr (playing Ludwig drum kit, drums) and Paul McCartney (playing a Hofner 500/1 violin bass guitar) of English rock and pop group The Beatles perform together on stage for the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) music television show 'Shindig!' at Granville Studios in Fulham, London on 3rd October 1964. The band would play three songs on the show, Kansas City/hey-Hey-Hey!, I'm a Loser and Boys.

Why Paul McCartney’s violin bass was essential in creating his most playful bassline on Sgt. Pepper’s

By Karl Coryat published

The Beatles took Lovely Rita into Studio Two of Abbey Road on February 23rd, 1967 – McCartney’s faithful Höfner came along for the ride

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Brian Ray and Paul McCartney

Brian Ray’s audition to join Paul McCartney’s band was a live performance – at the Super Bowl

By Phil Weller published

The multi-instrumentalist didn't have long to prepare for one of the most public auditions in the history of rock and roll

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Left-Hans Zimmer performs on stage accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra during The Sound of 007 in concert at The Royal Albert Hall on October 04, 2022 in London, England; Right-Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2022 in Glastonbury, England

How a Beatle helped Hans Zimmer conquer his stage fright with some priceless advice

By Janelle Borg published

Turns out even a film composer extraordinaire needs a little help from his friends…

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Left-Paul McCartney performs on The Pyramid Stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2022 in Glastonbury, England; Right-Andrew Watt performs onstage at Beacon Theatre on February 04, 2022 in New York City

Andrew Watt on the time Paul McCartney gave him a guitar lesson over tea

By Janelle Borg published

The super-producer also relays a secret Macca revealed about recording a classic Beatles track

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Left-Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena on December 18, 2024 in London, England; Center-Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the Olivia Rodrigo Sold-Out GUTS World Tour at Madison Square Garden on April 05, 2024 in New York City; Right-Slash performs during the Allman Betts Family Revival at Ryman Auditorium on December 16, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee

Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity

By Janelle Borg published

Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles

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Paul McCartney and Ronnie Wood

Paul McCartney’s long-lost Höfner returns to the stage for the first time in 50 years

By Phil Weller published

Macca’s original Höfner violin bass had been missing for half a century, but recently marked its return to the stage in style

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Fender Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe

“There was a time you wouldn’t have touched a Superstrat”: How Chris Shiflett learned to love his inner shredder

By Ellie Rogers published

The Foo Fighters guitarist discusses playing with Brian May, the lessons of his podcast – and how his new Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe got its name

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