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Paul McCartney’s Son Forges Own Musical Career

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James and Paul McCartney

Sir inspired his own son to make music.

The Beatles legend is a massive influence on James, 32, who has formed The Light with pals Bryan Johnson on drums and bassist Charlie Turner, who grew up in Allerton, the same area of Liverpool where Paul spent his childhood and inspired many of the group’s later hits.

James - who plays a cherry-red Fender Stratocaster guitar given to him by the international star - said: “I have been playing music since I was nine and writing along the way. I met my band about a year ago. Producer David Kahne introduced us and my dad helped.”

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Simon Cowell Points Out Beatles’ Weak Spot

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Simon CowellSimon Cowell has blasted , claiming they would have failed auditions on The X Factor.

The music mogul - who once rejected the Spice Girls, the best-selling girl group of all time - says he would have kicked the iconic band off his British TV talent show unless they fired drummer Ringo Starr. “If The Beatles came on the show we would have said, ‘We’ll take those three - , John Lennon and George Harrison - but probably lose the drummer,’” the 49-year-old said. “With Ringo, I’m afraid, we would have said ‘bad news’.”

Speaking in a US television interview with his Britain’s Got Talent co-star Amanda Holden, Simon also revealed what drives him. “I like winning, Amanda. That’s what excites me,” Cowell admitted.

Simon is now focusing on the career of Scottish singing sensation , who will perform on the final of America’s Got Talent next week. Her debut album is due for release in November, and is expected to shoot to the top of the charts in America and Britain.


New Old John Lennon Interview Revealed

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Rock

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An old interview with John Lennon has recently come to light, revealing that there might have been a great deal of animosity among the post-breakup members. In an interview with Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner, Lennon unleashed some anger toward former band mates.

“We got fed up with being sidemen for Paul [McCartney],” says Lennon at one point. He also said the “music died” in the group and that “we never improved,” which I think plenty of critics would argue with.

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VIDEO: Paul McCartney Performs on David Letterman

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Performances, Videos, Rock


Over 45 years after he first visited with The Beatles, returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater last night. His appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman was laced with history, humor and a high performance from on top the outdoor marquee.

In the clip above, you can see him perform “Coming Up,” “Band on the Run,” “Let Me Roll It,” “Helter Skelter” and “Back in the U.S.S.R.” to the large crowd below. Then after the jump, check out a portion of McCartney’s interview with the late night host.

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Paul McCartney Talks About the Michael Jackson Rumors

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Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

Did you hear that rumor about Michael Jackson leaving the rights to his Beatles tracks? Did you actually believe it? Well, Paul didn’t.

In a message posted on his own website, McCartney clarified gossip about the King of Pop’s will. He also addressed the supposed rift between the former collaborators.

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McCartney, The Cure and The Ting Tings on Board for Coachella

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And you thought Paul McCartney’s appearance on the Colbert Report was cool.

Just days ago, the former Beatle officially became a part of this year’s Grammy lineup. Now the 66-year-old is scheduled to perform at his first US concert festival ever.

In addition to McCartney, nearly 130 more artists are slated to play at this spring’s Coachella event. Assuming she is able to make it into the country, Amy Winehouse is expected to make her first appearance on this side of the pond in three years. (Her recent Grammys performance was done via satellite.) Meanwhile, the other acts include The Killers, The Cure, Morrissey, Leonard Cohen, Public Enemy, The Tings Tings, My Bloody Valentine, Okkervil River, James Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Franz Ferdinand and Superchunk. (A full list can be found here.)

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Paul McCartney, Justin Timberlake, Radiohead Join Grammy Lineup

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With less than two weeks to go until the , the list of performers continues to grow longer.

Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Jay-Z, T.I., and Justin Timberlake have just been added to the previously announced roster. Radiohead, up for five awards this year, will also give its first live U.S. television performance in 9 years.

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