Paul McCartney admits he ‘didn’t really know how to be in a band’ after The Beatles split

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4 Nov 2025 • 7:02 PM MYT
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  • Sir Paul McCartney admitted feeling "adrift" and uncertain about being in a band after The Beatles' split in 1970.
  • He then formed Wings in 1971 with Linda McCartney and Denny Laine, releasing seven studio albums, including the critically acclaimed Band On The Run in 1973.
  • McCartney recalled the early days of Wings as exciting, noting they often started with no plans and played at universities.
  • He believes Wings is experiencing a resurgence, with a new generation of fans showing significant interest and often citing their albums as favourites.
  • During the recording of Band On The Run in Lagos, Nigeria, Sir Paul and Linda were mugged at knifepoint, losing the album's demo cassettes, which he later recreated from memory.

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