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By Justin Harp, US Weekly | Paul McCartney has written a new book about his life and career after The Beatles split in 1970. “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,” McCartney, 82, said in a statement announcing Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run.

The 528-page book features more than 150 black-and-white and color photographs, many of which were previously unreleased, of McCartney and his 1970s band Wings. Paul formed the rock supergroup with wife Linda McCartney, ex Moody Blues guitarist Denny Laine and prolific session drummer Denny Seiwell in 1971.

Paul is the credited author of Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, with editing from historian Ted Widmer based on “dozens of hours” of interviews with the living members of Wings. The book provides an oral history on every Wings album as well as poignant and harrowing stories of life on the road as a touring band in the 1970s.

“Starting from scratch after The Beatles felt crazy at times,” Paul said. “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.”

Fans can preorder Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run‘s hardcover or ebook editions right now via Amazon, Barnes & Noble or other retailers ahead of its publication on Tuesday, November 4.

Read the full story here:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/paul-mccartney-announces-new-book-on-post-beatles-career-with-wings/ar-AA1zX4lR?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=6efebb07e38a48868b14bb6fa56638a4&ei=81

Photo: Paul McCartney book cover

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