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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

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…

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

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

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

“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

The Beatles ’64 doc is essential viewing for every Fab Four fan – and you can sign up to watch it on Disney+ for just $2.99 a month in this Black Friday streaming deal
By Matt Owen published
Witness the story behind the Beatles’ legendary Ed Sullivan Show performance in this Martin Scorsese-produced epic – which is available exclusively on Disney+

“We hit the stage, and there’s Paul McCartney. He looks at me and he says, ‘Hey, Duff’”: Duff McKagan recalls his real-life Spinal Tap moment
By Nick Wells published
The Guns N' Roses bassist on meeting Sir Paul McCartney, and a life-changing encounter with Prince

Steve Cradock on his star-studded session with Paul McCartney, SGs vs Teles – and the joint he laced with Hendrix’s guitar
By Andrew Daly published
The Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scene guitarist hints at high times in the band’s studio history, and he’s looking forward to going back to track their first album in “freaking years”

Paul McCartney joined by Jack White and St. Vincent for a raucous rendition of The Beatles’ The End
By Janelle Borg published
While it was White’s first time sharing the stage with the former Beatle, St. Vincent had joined Macca earlier to take up lead guitar duties for a cover of Get Back
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