For the first time in half-a-decade, Paul McCartney is on the cusp of finishing his first solo full length.
In addition to nearing completion on his follow-up to 2020’s McCartney III, LP, the now 83-year-old musician is said to be planning a 2026 UK tour.
A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column said:
“Paul has been working on the album all year and initially hoped it would be out by the end of this year but as with most things plans change.” “It’s not quite finished but the majority of the album is done and Paul is really proud of it.” “As for live shows he’s told his team he wants to tour the UK again, so live gigs next year are also happening.”
In February the former Beatle put on a series of intimate New York concerts at the Bowery Ballroom and has a US tour kicking off next month from September 29 in Palm Desert, California thru November 25 in Chicago,
Scheduled for a November release, Sir Paul has co-authored a book about his time in Wings, the rock band he formed in 19771 after the Beatles split up.
Sharing his experiences in a new book called Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, the iconic musician said:
“I’m so very happy to be transported back to the time that was Wings and relive some of our madcap adventures through this book.” “Starting from scratch after the Beatles felt crazy at times. There were some very difficult moments and I often questioned my decision. But as we got better I thought, ‘OK, this is really good.’ We proved Wings could be a really good band. To play to huge audiences in the same way the Beatles had and have an impact in a different way. It was a huge buzz.”
Formed by McCartney, Wings included wife Linda, drummer Denny Seiwell, and guitarist Denny Laine, and between 1971 and 1981, the group released seven studio LPs including Band on the Run, London Town, and Venus and Mars.
McCartney co-authored the book with historian Ted Widmer, who said “Wings was about love, family, friendship and artistic growth, often in the face of tremendous adversity.”
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