Author’s Introduction

Hello, my name is Adrian Allan and I am the author of Paul McCartney After The Beatles: A Musical Appreciation, Volumes One and Two. I was born in November 1971, six months after the release of Ram, and thus can be considered a second-generation fan of Paul McCartney and...

Wings Live Extended Special Edition – Now Available Worldwide

After almost a year of writing, Wings Live Extended Special Edition is now available worldwide in various formats. The book is a truly exhaustive account of Wings’ concerts through the 1970s. It is 50% longer than the original book Wings Live and has extensive bonus material. It is 636...

Wings University Tour – Audio Preview

Next month sees the release of the fully updated and expanded version of my book Wings Live. Wings Live Expanded Special Edition will included 200 extra pages of content, including new interviews, concert reviews. fan accounts and rare photographs. I have been asked about doing an audio version of...

October 1989 – Paul Returns to Hamburg

The 3rd and 4th of October 1989 marked Paul McCartney’s historic return to Hamburg for two concerts at the city’s Sportshalle. The Beatles first played in Hamburg August 1960 and made a total of five trips to the city, performing at the Indra, Kaiserkeller, Top Ten and Star Club;...

Interview – AJ on Your Radio

I was interviewed the other day by the convivial Scottish broadcaster Alan Jarvie Here is the interview that I did with Alan, in which we discuss my new book about Paul’s 1989-90 world tour. I hope you find it interesting: Alan is a DJ for the 242 Radio, which...

Paul McCartney In Japan – March 1990

Paul McCartney’s ambition to play in Japan after The Beatles had twice been thwarted. The first time was in 1975. Wings had planned to visit Japan but were denied entry due to McCartney’s previous convictions for growing marijuana on his Scottish farm. By way of an “apology”, the band...

“Let It Be, Liverpool” – Paul’s Homecoming Concert

After spending nine months on the road, McCartney was keen to bring his acclaimed concert to the people of Liverpool. He was determined that the Liverpool gig would be every bit as good as every other concert on the tour: “We were going to do a little show in...

Paul McCartney The World Tour 1989-90 Ordering Details

The book is finally here and here are the ordering details: Follow the link below to my shop but please take note of the following points: Hardback or Paperback? The hardback is essentially the same as the paperback. However, the paperback has bigger dimensions, so it has 327 pages....

Paul McCartney The World Tour 1989-90 Available Within Days!

After almost a year in the making, Paul McCartney The World Tour 1989-90 will be on sale within days Here is a preview of what’s inside the book: Every Single Concert of the Tour is Reviewed There is detailed information about every concert of the tour. More significant concerts,...