Sir Paul McCartney has inspired his son to make music.
The
Beatles legend is a massive influence on James, 32, who has formed The
Light with pals Bryan Johnson on drums and bassist Charlie Turner, who
grew up in Allerton, the same area of Liverpool where Paul spent his
childhood and inspired many of the group’s later hits.
James –
who plays a cherry-red Fender Stratocaster guitar given to him by the
international star – said: "I have been playing music since I was nine
and writing along the way.
"I met my band about a year ago. Producer David Kahne introduced us and my dad helped.
He
added to Britain’s The Sun newspaper: "I am currently recording an
album. The music was inspired by The Beatles, Nirvana, The Cure, PJ
Harvey, Radiohead and all good music."
James is not the only family member to be inspired by Paul’s music – his grandchildren like impersonating him.
Earlier
this year, the bassist turned down the chance to recreate his biggest
hits by playing the new edition of the computer game 'Rock Band' -
which gives gamers the chance to imitate members of the legendary
group.
However, Paul's grandchildren, 10-year-old Arthur and
Elliott, seven - the children of his daughter Mary - jumped at the
chance to play the game.
Creative Producer Giles Martin - the
son of Beatles producer Sir George Martin - said: "I was at Abbey Road
studios the other day and Paul was there.
"He was with his
daughters Beatrice and Mary, who had her boys with her and I said to
the boys, 'Do you want to play the game pretending to be your
grandfather?' They loved it."
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