An urgent search has been launched for a missing Scots man as concern grows for his welfare.
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Paul McCartney‘s original Höfner bass guitar.The Lost Bass project is appealing for information about “the most important bass in history” – the first bass the Beatles star ever bought – which he purchased in 1961 for £30 ($38) in Hamburg, Germany.However, it disappeared in January 1969 when The Beatles were in London recording the ‘Get Back/Let It Be’ sessions.According to The Lost Bass Project, the missing Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass is the one that can be heard on ‘Love Me Do’, ‘She Loves You’, and ‘Twist and Shout’.Heading up the search is Höfner’s Nick Wass, who has partnered with husband and wife team Scott and Naomi Jones, who are journalists and TV producers.Welcome to The Lost Bass Project – the global search for Paul McCartney's original Höfner bass. Between 1961 and 1969 this bass changed the world.
Today it's the Holy Grail of Rock and Roll. Follow the trail.
And help trace the bass. Visit https://t.co/4eZFkyULMv @tracingthebass pic.twitter.com/VauQW8G9bB— TracingTheBass (@TracingTheBass) September 2, 2023Wass told the BBC that McCartney asked him about the guitar during a recent conversation, which kickstarted the search to find it.
“It’s not clear where it was stored, who might have been there,” he said. “For most people, they will remember it… it’s the bass that made the Beatles.”Scott first became interested in the guitar’s whereabouts after watching McCartney headline Glastonbury last year.He approached Höfner only to discover they were already having conversations about tracking it down: “Paul said to Höfner ‘surely if anyone can find this guitar, it’s you guys’, and that’s how it all came about,” Scott said.“Now we’re working together on this.
An urgent search has been launched for a missing Scots man as concern grows for his welfare.
Mick Jagger has spoken about working with Paul McCartney on The Rolling Stones‘ upcoming new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.The legendary band announced their 24th studio record on September 6 and shared its lead single, ‘Angry’. Following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’, the LP will mark the Stones’ first collection of original music in 18 years.Last week, it was revealed that Beatles icon McCartney had played bass on a song called ‘Bite My Head Off’.
A body has been discovered during the search for a missing pensioner.
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Police searching for Daniel Burke, a former paratrooper from Wythenshawe who travelled to Ukraine to provide aid, have tragically found a body. Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that Ukrainian authorities have informed the force of the discovery. Daniel, 36, was working in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.
The Rolling Stones have shared the full tracklist for their upcoming album ‘Hackney Diamonds’, and confirmed that the record will feature appearances from Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.The classic rock icons announced details of their forthcoming 24th studio record last week and shared its lead single ‘Angry’, which came with a music video starring Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney.The new LP was announced at a globally live-streamed event from Hackney Empire in East London last Wednesday (September 6), hosted by The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon. Here, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood shared details on the upcoming release, and confirmed it will be their first new music in 18 years – following on from 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.Now, the members have shared the full tracklist of the 12-song album, and confirmed that it will feature an array of guest stars, as well as tracks recorded with late drummer Charlie Watts.Watts features on two of the songs in the listing – ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’.
Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The Rolling Stones have revealed the full track list of their first full album of original studio material since 2005, “Hackney Diamonds” — and the full list of guests. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” features vocals from Lady Gaga and keyboards and piano from Stevie Wonder, “Bite My Head Off” gets some inimitable bass from Paul McCartney, and “Get Close” and “Live By The Sword” have Elton John on piano.
The partner of a man found dead after leaving his home in Inverness has thanked family and friends for their search efforts. Grzegorz Ulas failed to return home after leaving his family home at Cranmore Drive in the city at around 10am on Thursday, August 31.
Jimmy Buffett was working on before his death will come out this year, and features Paul McCartney.News of the ‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed with a statement on his website, which read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”It was then confirmed that Buffett had been fighting Merkel Cell Skin Cancer for four years.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The album Jimmy Buffett was known to have worked on earlier this year has been announced for a fall release. The 14-song “Equal Strain on All Parts” will be out Nov. 3 via the Sun label, with guests including Paul McCartney, Emmylou Harris, Angelique Kidjo and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Jimmy Buffett sadly lost his battle with skin cancer over the weekend.
Paul McCartney has paid tribute to Jimmy Buffett, who died aged 76 on Friday (September 1).News of the ‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed with a statement on his website, which read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1 surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”An officially obituary on his website confirmed that the cause of death was Merkel cell carcinoma, which he had been battling for four years.Tributes quickly poured in from across the entertainment world from figures like Elton John, Beach Boys‘ Brian Wilson and LL Cool J.
reported missing over the weekend when he failed to turn up for his set at the festival. According to Northamptonshire Police, he was last seen in the county’s Kelmarsh area in the early hours of Saturday morning (August 26).Following the missing person’s report, police searched the festival site and surrounding areas in hopes of finding Odubanjo, supported by various rescue teams, however, grew increasingly concerned for his wellbeing.Now, a body has been found in the search for the award-winning poet and, although a formal identification has yet to take place, Odubanjo’s family have been informed.According to a report by BBC News, the body was discovered by authorities during a search in Kelmarsh, just before 9am BST.
Dolly Parton couldn’t squeeze tea with the Princess of Wales into her recent trip to the UK. During an appearance on Claudia Winkleman’s BBC radio show, the country music star, 77, revealed that the Prince of Wales’ wife invited her to tea, but had to turn down the invitation.
BBC Radio 2 that she received the invite from Kate Middleton, 41, while she was in London for work, but revealed that she was unable to make it.“This time, Lordy, I even got invited to have tea with Kate but I couldn’t even go,” she shared. “I thought it was very sweet and nice of her to invite me and one of these days I’m going to get to do that — that would be great.”The “9 to 5” singer went on to share the hilarious reason she turned the royal down.“But she wasn’t going to promote my rock album, so I had to say no,” she quipped.Parton also admitted that she wished she had more time to explore the city, but she ultimately doesn’t have time to do so.“I love the people, the feel of London.
Kate Middleton must feel so honored! The British royal extended an invitation to tea to the one and only Queen of Country music, Dolly Parton, and Dolly said no, but maybe later. Listen, legends only have so many hours in a day, sometimes mere monarchical figureheads just don't make the cut. Did Kate Middleton write “Jolene?”While in London for work, Parton explained, she had no time for sight-seeing or making new gal pals.
Police have launched a frantic search for a woman missing from East Kilbride.
Loch Ness Monster hunters braving horrific weekend weather heard “four distinctive noises”. Around 200 volunteers took part in the biggest search for the mythical creature in 50 years.
Ringo Starr has announced details of a new EP, which features contributions from former Beatles bandmate, Paul McCartney.Titled ‘Rewind Forward’, the upcoming EP will be Starr’s fourth in three years, and features an impressive name of famous faces from across the rock scene.Set for release on October 13, the EP consists of just four songs. In the run-up to the release, Starr will be sharing the title track with fans this Friday (August 25).“‘Rewind Forward’ was something I said out of the blue,” Starr said, discussing the title in a press release (via Ultimate Classic Rock).“It’s just one of those lines like ‘A Hard Day’s Night’.