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Wings
last updated 2026-09-11 11:26
Wings
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Spirits of Ancient Egypt — played 2026-01-22
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Wings — Spirits of Ancient Egypt
Played: 2026-01-22
Moment in History: In 1977, Paul McCartney proved his post-Beatles prowess when he topped the US album chart for the sixth time with Wings Over America.
Wings
Origin: London, England · formed 1971 · disbanded 1981
Members: Paul McCartney (vocals, bass) · Linda McCartney (keyboards, vocals) · Denny Laine (guitar, vocals) — core lineup, with frequently rotating drummers/guitarists over the band's run
Genre: Rock, soft rock, pop rock
Discography:
Wild Life (1971) — Apple
Red Rose Speedway (1973) — Apple
Band on the Run (1973) — Apple
Venus and Mars (1975) — Capitol
Wings at the Speed of Sound (1976) — Capitol
London Town (1978) — Capitol
Back to the Egg (1979) — Columbia
Facts:
The band's name reportedly came to McCartney while praying in hospital during daughter Stella's birth.
"Mull of Kintyre" (1977) became the first single to sell over 2 million copies in the UK.
Scored six US number-one hits before disbanding in 1981 following Denny Laine's departure.