In 'Wings,' Paul McCartney recounts the making of his post-Beatles band

By A Martínez

Published December 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Paul McCartney about his new book, "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run," an oral history of the band McCartney formed after The Beatles broke up.

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