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Why 'Red Rose Speedway' Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings

Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings

Denny Seiwell and Henry McCullough joined us to discuss Paul McCartney and Wings’ ‘Red Rose Speedway,’ released 50 years ago this month.

'Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney's 'Ram" (2020)

‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

Love is evident in every note, and that makes ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” a must-listen for any fan.

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Laurence Juber, Denny Seiwell and Henry McCullough on Paul McCartney and Wings: Gimme Five

Former Wings members Denny Seiwell, Henry McCullough and Laurence Juber – a trio of figures who span either end of the 1970s-era Paul McCartney band’s lifespan – offer unique insight into his work.

Best of March 2013: Peter Banks, Toto, Eric Clapton, Jon Anderson, Boz Scaggs, Tony Levin, the Beatles

Best of March 2013: Peter Banks, Toto, Eric Clapton, Jon Anderson, Boz Scaggs, Tony Levin, the Beatles

Yes fans joined in a celebration of Peter Banks’ life after the guitarist passed last month, and dug into a pair of talks with Jon Anderson as the founding vocalist explored his old band’s shared legacy. You May Also Like: No related posts.

Denny Seiwell on Wings, and other things: 'Play with one Beatle, and it really f*cks up your jazz career'

Denny Seiwell on Wings, and other things: ‘Play with one Beatle, and it really f*cks up your jazz career’

Denny Seiwell had played with Zoot Sims and J.J. Johnson before joining Paul McCartney and Wings. His work on 1971’s Ram, in fact, arrived even as he played dates with Billy Joel and James Brown, among others. You May Also Like: Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartneyRead More

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A tragic update on ailing ex-Wings guitarist Henry McCullough: ‘He’s suffered some significant brain damage’

Guitarist Henry McCullough is unlikely to make a meaningful recovery after suffering a heart attack last November, says Denny Seiwell, his former bandmate with Paul McCartney and Wings in the early 1970s. You May Also Like: Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker, Spooky ToothRead More

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Paul and Linda McCartney – ‘Ram’ (1971; 2012 reissue): On Second Thought

Four words can best sum up Paul and Linda McCartney’s 1971 album Ram: “Heart of the Country.” You May Also Like: ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)

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Ex-Wings drummer Denny Seiwell on leaving rock for jazz: ‘I’m just having more fun’

The upcoming reissue of Paul McCartney’s second solo effort Ram had us thinking about drummer Denny Seiwell, who joined McCartney’s band for that project then became a cornerstone of the original lineup of Wings. You May Also Like: Why ‘Red Rose Speedway’ Ended Up Fracturing Paul McCartney and Wings ‘RamRead More

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New Beatles tribute EP, show at NYC's Iridium on tap for Henry McCullough and Denny Seiwell of Wings

Remember the beautiful guitar solo from Paul McCartney and Wings’ 1973 ballad “My Love”? That memorable performance, widely considered one of rock’s best solos, was conceived by Irish guitarist Henry McCullough. You May Also Like: Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker, Spooky Tooth LaurenceRead More

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Next project for Paul McCartney is a deluxe reissue of 1971’s ‘Ram’

The fourth reissue in his ongoing Paul McCartney Archive Collection series will focus on 1971’s pre-Wings album Ram, co-credited with the former Beatle’s late wife Linda McCartney. You May Also Like: ‘Ram On: The 50th Anniversary Tribute to Paul & Linda McCartney’s ‘Ram” (2020)