Paul McCartney + Wings' Laurence Juber: From Beatle Sideman to Guitar Legend
FEB 25, 202652 MIN
Paul McCartney + Wings' Laurence Juber: From Beatle Sideman to Guitar Legend
FEB 25, 202652 MIN
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<p><a href="https://laurencejuber.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Laurence Juber </a>is an acclaimed guitarist, composer, and former lead guitarist with Paul McCartney’s band Wings.</p><p>His journey began in London during the explosion of Beatlemania. Inspired by The Beatles’ revolutionary sound, he picked up the guitar as a child and quickly developed into a versatile and highly skilled musician. </p><p>His early ambition was to become a studio guitarist, and by his early twenties he was already working in some of London’s most prestigious recording studios alongside legendary producers and artists.</p><p>Everything changed in 1978 when Laurence received a call from Paul McCartney’s office inviting him to audition for Wings. </p><p>After impressing both McCartney and Denny Laine, he joined the band and contributed to the <em>Back to the Egg</em> album, touring and recording with one of the most influential musicians of all time.</p><p>Laurence reflects on what it was really like working with Paul and Linda McCartney, the creative environment within Wings, and the profound personal and professional impact of that experience.</p><p>Following Wings, Laurence moved to Los Angeles, where he built a remarkable career as a studio musician, contributing to iconic film soundtracks including <em>Dirty Dancing</em>, <em>Good Will Hunting</em>, and <em>Pocahontas</em>, and recording with artists such as Belinda Carlisle, Eric Carmen, and Al Stewart.</p><p>Over time, Laurence discovered his true artistic voice as a solo acoustic fingerstyle guitarist. </p><p>He has since released more than 30 solo albums, earned a Grammy Award, and become internationally recognised for his expressive, innovative guitar work — including his acclaimed acoustic interpretations of Beatles songs.</p><p>This conversation offers rare insight into life inside Wings, the creative genius of Paul McCartney, and Laurence’s lifelong dedication to music as both craft and calling.</p><p><br></p>