Paul McCartney
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While My Guitar Gently WeepsOn 29 November 2002 Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Dhani Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Eric Clapton performed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the Concert for George in memory of Harrison , who died a year earlier after a long battle with cancer. In this article: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, The Beatles, The White Album, Dhani Harrison, Phish, Paul McCartney, Jeff Lynne, and Love |
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Times Online | June 19, 2009
Regina Spektor: Far
...whose involvement they have bankrolled. Jacknife Lee (U2, Snow Patrol), David Kahne (Paul McCartney) and E.L.O.'s Jeff Lynne acted as midwives to this fifth album by the Russian-born New Yorker. It's a relief to report, however, that no...
In this article: God, Regina Spektor, David Kahne, Jeff Lynne, Begin to Hope, Snow Patrol, and E.L.O.
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Wikipedia | November 03, 2009
Jeff Lynne
...reunion that the band had mutually eschewed during Lennon's lifetime. Lynne has also produced records for Ringo Starr and worked on Paul McCartney's album ''Flaming Pie. In 1996, Lynne was officially recognised by his peers when he was...
In this article: Jeff Lynne, Electric Light Orchestra, George Harrison, Richard Tandy, Xanadu, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, and Grammy Award
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PR Newswire: Technology | August 24, 2009
VH1 and VH1 Classic Celebrate The Beatles with The Beatles Anthology Premiering in Three Installments August 26, September 2, and September 9 at 9PM*
...death, his many friends gathered to celebrate his life by playing his music, including artists Eric Clapton, Jools Holand, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles week on VH1...
In this article: The Beatles, VH1 Classic, VH1, The Beatles: Rock Band, Trademark, MTV, Ringo Starr, MTV Networks, Apple Corps, and Electronic Arts Inc.
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Wikipedia | November 02, 2009
Dhani Harrison
...death. The concert was organized by Eric Clapton and featured some of George's friends and collaborators, including Clapton, Billy Preston, Ravi Shankar, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Ringo Starr, Jim Keltner, and Paul McCartney. Dhani...
In this article: George Harrison, Dhani Harrison, Ringo Starr, Liam Lynch, Traveling Wilburys, Jeff Lynne, Eric Clapton, John Lennon, and The Beatles
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CNN | April 14, 2009
Hollywood gives George Harrison his star
...to dedicate the late Beatle's star on the Walk of Fame. From left, musicians Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Paul McCartney join Harrison's relatives for dedication of his star. "There's someone here from every important stage of George's...
In this article: George Harrison, Hollywood, Cancer, John Lennon, Capitol Records, Beatles, Here Comes the Sun, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Taxman, and Something
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Wikipedia | October 31, 2009
2002 in music
...of his death, under the musical direction of friend Eric Clapton. Performers included Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Ravi Shankar , and Billy Preston. The event benefitted the Material World Charitable Foundation.
In this article: Avril Lavigne, Graham Coxon, R. Kelly, Eric Clapton, Fear Factory, Moby, Coal Chamber, R&B, and KROQ
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San Jose Mercury News | April 14, 2009
George Harrison gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
George Harrison gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star (L-R) Musicians Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Olivia Harrison and Dhani Harrison pose for photos at a ceremony for Beatles legend George Harrison who posthumously received a star on...
In this article: George Harrison, Dhani Harrison, Eric Idle, Jeff Lynne, Beatles, Ringo Starr, and Tom Hanks
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Wikipedia | August 24, 2009
The Beatles tributes
...commemorated him in a tribute concert held at Albert Hall. The show featured musicians Ravi Shankar, Eric Clapton, Jeff Lynne, Ringo Starr, Tom Petty , and Paul McCartney among others. Harrison's son Dhani performed, playing the guitar. Jim...
In this article: John Lennon, George Harrison, The Beatles, Lung cancer, Rolling Stone magazine, Ringo Starr, U2, Never Without You, and Linda
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Blogcritics: News | April 14, 2009
First George Harrison Career-Spanning Retrospective In Stores June 16
...was his widow, Olivia Harrison, and son Dhani. Also in attendance were former Beatles' bandmate and childhood friend Paul McCartney and fellow Traveling Wilburys mates Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. Let it Roll: Songs By George Harrison will be...
In this article: George Harrison, Beatles, My Sweet Lord, Inked, Here Comes the Sun, Got My Mind Set on You, and Give Me Love
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Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942), formerly of The Beatles and Wings, is the most successful musician and composer in the history of popular music. McCartney is a multiple Grammy Award- winning and Oscar winning English singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, painter, and animal rights and peace activist. He gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. McCartney and Lennon formed the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and wrote some of the most popular songs in the history of rock music. After leaving The Beatles, McCartney launched a successful solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda Eastman McCartney, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. He has worked on film scores and classical and electronic music, released a large catalogue of songs as a solo artist, and taken part in projects to help international charities.
- Name At Birth:
- James Paul McCartney
- Birth Date:
- June 18, 1942
- Birthplace:
- Liverpool, England
- Spouse:
- Occupation:
- Singer–songwriter, musician, artist, activist, poet, composer, entrepreneur, film producer, record producer, painter
- Instrument Played:
- Gibson Les Paul
- Rickenbacker 4001S
- Epiphone Texan
- Epiphone Casino
- Vocals, bass, guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, mandolin,
- Höfner 500/1
- Record Label:
- Hear Music, Apple, Parlophone, Capitol, Columbia, EMI, One Little Indian
- Years Active:
- 1957–present
- Associated With:
- The Beatles, The Fireman, The Quarrymen, Wings, Linda McCartney Denny Laine John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder.
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