Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney brings his 'On the Run 2012' Tour to Houston, Texas on November 14 and they've just released some great seats!

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Paul McCartney is coming to Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas on November 14th and 99.9 KTDY has your chance to win tickets!

All this week on 99.9 KTDY, we have your chance to win. Just listen for the cue to call and you could be walking away with tickets!

Presale codes will be delivered to KTDY Winner’s Club me

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What Year Was It!

These songs were on the radio:

• 'Band On The Run' (Paul McCartney & Wings)
• 'I Shot The Sheriff' (Eric Clapton)
• 'Bennie And The Jets' (Elton John)

These events were taking place:

• 'All In The Family' is the top rated show.
• People magazine debuts.
• New York Yankees Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford are elected to Hall of Fame.

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What year was it?

These songs were popular:

• 'I Can’t Go For That' (Hall & Oates)
• 'Centerfold' (J. Geils Band)
• 'Ebony And Ivory' (Paul McCartney with Stevie Wonder)

These events were taking place:

• St. Louis Cardinals defeat Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 to win the World Series.
• John W. Hinckley, Jr. is found not guilty because of insanity in the shooting of President Reagan.
• M.R.I. diagnostic machines are introduced in Britain.

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sir Paul McCartney
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Living Legend
Known For: Being half of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting team that catapulted the Beatles to fame, later forming the group Wings with his late wife Linda, a long solo career during which he’s composed film scores and classical music, his work on behalf of animal rights, vegetarianism and music education, and holding the Guinness World Record as the “most successful composer and recording artist of all time”

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Paul McCartney is one of the few singers in the world who could get both Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman to appear in one of his music videos. And appear the two A-listers did, using sign language to help convey the lyrics to McCartney’s song ‘My Valentine.’

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Not only will Katy Perry and Coldplay be performing on the Grammy Stage Feb. 12, the two popsters will be honoring Paul McCartney two days prior at this year’s MusiCares tribute concert. Alicia Keys is also listed as a performer.

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Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ in London on October 2, as did the widows of their late band mates Harrison (Olivia Harrison) and John Lennon (Yoko Ono).

Their presence sent a loud and clear message about their love and respect for the so-called quiet member of the Fab Four. Other music notables on hand included Beatles producer George Martin and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

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Paul McCartney  spends a lot of time in the United States. He's had two American wives, and spends a lot of time in New York City. He's often spotted in seats behind home plate at Yankee Stadium.

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 Sir Paul McCartney turns 69 this weekend (Sat., 6/18). I remember watching the Beatles on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.  My Dad called them 'Shaggy Dogs' and grumbled that their suits were too tight. A year later, a family friend invited my brothers and me to go with her sons & her to see 'Help' at the movies.

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It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of American Idol.  Well, after hearing James Durbin sing "Maybe I'm Amazed" on last night's show, it made me want to listen to the first version of that song I ever heard, and the best version.  While I was digging around the internet, I found an amazing version of the Star Spangled Banner by James Durbin recorded in 2009.  

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Paul McCartney's daytime gig tomorrow at the 100 Club in London sold out just seconds after tickets went on sale yesterday. The venue only holds 350 people! This will be the smallest venue Paul has ever played as a solo artist

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