The Paul McCartney Masterpiece Album That Critics Initially Hated — Even His Fellow Beatles

Paul McCartney's Ram was once considered his worst album, with even Ringo Starr calling it a waste of time. But this ...

Whitney Houston, Cher, Carlos Santana & More to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from Recording Academy: Full List

The Recording Academy has announced the recipients of its 2026 Special Merit Awards, including Carlos Santana, Cher, Paul ...
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The Paul McCartney-Penned Beatles Song John Lennon Instantly Loved: “And John, as I Recall, Just Sat There”

There was one Paul McCartney-penned Beatles song in particular that John Lennon instantly approved of. Find out which one.

Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to ‘Wonderful’ Bass Manufacturer as It Files for Bankruptcy

Close to 70 years after German instrument company Höfner started selling an electric bass that looked like a violin, the company has filed for bankruptcy. The news has hit Paul McCartney, who has made ...

Paul McCartney on his band 'Wings,' plus the story of indie label Bloodshot Records

Two new memoirs zoom in on important moments in music history. First, Paul McCartney’s new book Wings reflects on the life of his post-Beatles band, which he formed in London in 1971. In today’s ...