“I’m kind of like the governor, so that makes it easier”: Paul McCartney on why he doesn’t have any conflicts with his current band
Paul McCartney really does get by with a little help from his friends, as the Beatle has shared why he doesn’t face any conflicts within his current solo band.
His current lineup consists of guitarist Rusty Anderson, Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums, Brian Ray on guitar and bass, and Wix Wickens on keys. The lineup has remained the same since 2002, and Macca feels it’s because not only do they get on well, but he acts as a sort of “governor” for the crew.
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Answering a fan question shared on his official website, McCartney explains what makes the lineup so special: “It’s funny, because we get on so well! You used to hear, particularly in the ‘70s, of bands breaking up and arguing and not lasting. But with this one, we just get on really well.
“I think everyone knows that I’m kind of like the governor, so that makes it easier, and we don’t have arguments,” he adds. “We just get on with it. And the band are such good players. We’ve got it now so we can play, we can discuss things, and we can make decisions within the band. And it works well – we’ve been together now for over 20 years, which is crazy!”
Earlier this month, McCartney shared that he gets “emotional” when performing the final Beatles track, Now And Then. He had been playing the song each night on his Got Back tour, which concluded on 19 December in London.
The song was originally written and recorded as a demo by John Lennon and eventually released in November 2023. It features contributions from all four members of The Beatles, with the original audio restored and completed using the assistance of AI technology.
“The reaction is really strong,” McCartney told The Mirror. “And for us it’s great to play because it’s a nice song to play, and for me, it’s particularly great because it’s a John song. And so it’s very emotional for me. I love it. I love doing it, and the audience seem to love it too.”
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