Paul McCartney
Latest Paul McCartney news, guitars, gear, music, performances, and collaborations covered by Guitar Radar.
Guitar Radar has 3 stories about Paul McCartney, tracking new music, tours, collaborations and gear. Most of it sits under music, players and gear. The most recent story, from Aug 31, 2026, is “The Beatles release a 'Day Tripper' work tape from before the riff existed”. Coverage here goes back to Jan 23, 2026.
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The Beatles release a 'Day Tripper' work tape from before the riff existed
A newly issued home recording of Lennon and McCartney writing the song, tied to October's Rubber Soul reissue, has the melody and structure but not yet its famous 11-note guitar figure.
Aug 31, 2026
Session Guitar Legend Chris Spedding Diagnosed With Lymphoma
The 82-year-old guitarist, known for work with Roxy Music, Elton John and the Sex Pistols, began chemotherapy this month as a GoFundMe was launched to help cover his costs.
Aug 30, 2026
Epiphone's new signature SG belongs to Fatoumata Diawara, a first for the brand
The Malian singer-guitarist's Ember Red SG carries a graphic pulled from her own artwork and ships for $699.
Jan 23, 2026