Paul McCartney Announces Book Revisiting His Wings Era
The 528-page oral history, set for release on November 4, explores the formation, music, and adventures of Wings, the band McCartney formed after The Beatles.
- The book, titled 'Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run,' chronicles the band's history through interviews with Paul McCartney, bandmates, and others close to the group.
- Wings was formed in 1971 by McCartney, his wife Linda, and Denny Laine, producing hits like 'Band on the Run' and 'Live and Let Die' before disbanding in 1981.
- Edited by historian Ted Widmer, the book features over 100 previously unseen photographs and draws from more than 500,000 words of interviews.
- It highlights the band's musical achievements, personal challenges, and unique experiences, such as surviving a mugging in Nigeria and touring in a school bus.
- A documentary by filmmaker Morgan Neville about McCartney's solo career and Wings is also in development, complementing recent reissues of the band's albums.