Paul McCartney sizzles in Palm Desert
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Taking the stage in front of an audience that included Neil Young, Bernie Taupin, Mark Hamill, Don Johnson, Rita Wilson and Olivia Harrison, Paul McCartney kicked off his two-hour performance with a lively version of the Beatles' early hit "Help!
Whether you attended the Monday, Sept. 29 Paul McCartney concert at Acrisure Arena or not, you likely missed these celebrity sightings.
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Alongside Wickens, McCartney was backed by the Hot City Horns brass section and his venerable band, including guitarist Rusty Anderson, guitarist-bassist Brian Ray, and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., the last of whom performed a delightful rendition of the Macarena on “Dance Tonight,” a 2007 single from McCartney’s Memory Almost Full solo album.
The 83-year-old rock legend played for a relatively tiny audience of 4,500 on Friday night at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Paul McCartney opened his tour at the Santa Barbara Bowl with a John Lennon/Beatles number, "Help!," leading into a familiar but still thrilling setlist.