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Paul McCartney · 1971

Paul McCartney

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 3, 1971Career⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Paul McCartney announced the formation of his new group. The lineup included his wife Linda McCartney, former Moody Blues member Denny Laine, and drummer Denny Seiwell. The group did not yet have a definitive name at the time; the name Wings was chosen later.

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