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Bassist Sam Dixon pictured with his Fender Jazz Bass
How a forgotten 1969 Jazz Bass became the go-to studio instrument for one of London’s top session bassists

By Nick Wells Published

Sam Dixon’s bass collection also includes a 1967 Silverstone Dolphin, a Harmony H2 from 1964, and a pre-CBS Fender P-Bass

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Paul McCartney and Keith Richards comp
Keith Richards on why Paul McCartney’s collaboration with the Rolling Stones meant so much

By Phil Weller Published

McCartney linked up with the Stones for their latest record – and there might be more to come

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Left–Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs onstage at SoFi Stadium on July 10, 2024 in Inglewood, California; Right–Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena on December 18, 2024 in London, England
Mick Jagger on recruiting Paul McCartney to play bass on the Rolling Stones' upcoming album

By Janelle Borg Published

The Beatles bassist lent his chops to Covered in You, a track featured on the Stones' forthcoming twenty-fifth studio album, Foreign Tongues

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Al Di Meola and Julian Lage
YouTubers, sloppy solos, Paco de Lucía’s darkest tour secrets... In conversation with US jazz giants Al Di Meola and Julian Lage

By Henry Yates Published

When the two jazz giants joined the same interview, no topic was off the table

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Henry McCullogh solos on his ES-335 in 1971
How Wings guitarist Henry McCullough recorded his one take solo on My Love

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The late guitar great was in the studio with Paul McCartney – and the pressure was on to deliver

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Left–Paul McCartney performing live onstage with Wings, playing Rickenbacker 4001S bass guitar; Right–Fela Kuti circa 1970s/80s
Paul McCartney on the life-changing moment he saw Fela Kuti live while smoking with Ginger Baker

By Janelle Borg Published

McCartney recalls how a series of unfortunate events led to a friendship with Nigerian legend, Fela Kuti

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Musical guest Paul McCartney performs "Days We Left Behind" on SNL, Saturday, May 16, 2026
Paul McCartney is challenging fans to work out the mystery guitar chord that inspired his new album – and we’ve figured it out

By Phil Weller Published

The unusual chord that opens The Boys of Dungeon Lane has been fuelling a hearty debate. So, what is it?

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Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal comp
Paul McCartney on the time he gave Paul Mescal a Beatles guitar lesson

By Phil Weller Published

Mescal is set to portray Macca on the big screen, which afforded him a guitar lesson with the man himself

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Left–Andrew Watt performs onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California; Right–Paul McCartney performs on the Pyramid stage during Glastonbury Festival
Ozzy Osbourne producer Andrew Watt on what it was like to play with two Beatles in the studio

By Janelle Borg Published

Watt waxes lyrical about what it was like to add another legend to his Rolodex of rockstars

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Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon (1940 - 1980) perform on the set of 'The Ed Sullivan Show' at CBS's Studio 50, New York, New York, February 8, 1964
Paul McCartney explains how John Lennon is still inspiring his songwriting six decades on

By Janelle Borg Published

McCartney chats with Paul Mescal, the actor portraying him in the upcoming Beatles four-part biopic, about his songwriting process and upcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane

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