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Good Seats Just Released for Paul McCartney in Houston

Debbie Ray — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:58:18 +0000

Paul McCartney brings his ‘On the Run 2012′ Tour to Houston, Texas on November 14 and they’ve just released some great seats! His concert in New Orleans ranks as one of my favorite concerts of all time. If you’ve never seen him, don’t wish you hadn’t missed it. Get your tickets for his Houston show [...]

Paul McCartney to Play Minute Maid Park in Houston- Win Tickets!

Jen — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:39:56 +0000

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

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What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:20:42 +0000

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.

What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:28:53 +0000

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.

Celebrity Birthdays for June 18 – Paul McCartney, Blake Shelton and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:00:32 +0000

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”

Johnny Depp and Natalie Portman Perform Sign Language Version of Paul McCartney's 'My Valentine'

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:55:50 +0000

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.’ It turns out, however, that Depp and Portman [...]

Katy Perry, Coldplay + More to Perform at MusiCares Benefit Concert Honoring Paul McCartney

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:58:23 +0000

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.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Beatles' Widows Attend Premiere of New George Harrison Documentary

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:06:22 +0000

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.

McCartney Film Will Commemorate 10th Anniversary Of 9/11

Steve Wiley — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:46:36 +0000

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. On the morning of Sept. 11th, 2001 Sir Paul wasonboard a plane at JFK Airport, headed home to England. [...]

The 'Cute Beatle' Turns 69

Steve Wiley — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:32:00 +0000

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 [...]

James Durbin, Paul McCartney and Rod Stewart [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:59:02 +0000

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.

Paul McCartney Concert

Debbie Ray — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:35:04 +0000

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. I hope it’s recorded for the rest of us! His show in New Orleans in [...]