June 18
Carl Radle
June 18, 1942 – May 30, 1980
Carl Dean Radle anchored the bottom end for several of the era's most celebrated roots and blues-rock projects, playing bass guitar. He gained widespread prominence backing Delaney & Bonnie on tour before joining the core studio and touring ensemble for Joe Cocker's legendary Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour.
His collaborative work in the studio reshaped the sound of Eric Clapton's landmark Derek and the Dominos project, anchoring the rhythm section on the 1970 album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. He remained an official member of Clapton's recording and touring band from 1974 until 1979, providing the steady groove for a string of multi-platinum studio releases.
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Sir Paul McCartney
June 18, 1942
As the bass guitarist, acoustic guitarist, keyboardist, synthesizer player, and lead vocalist for Wings, Paul McCartney established a massive sonic footprint throughout the seventies. He formed the rock outfit in 1971 following the dissolution of his previous iconic quartet, immediately embarking on a decade of prolific songwriting and stadium tours. His melodic bass lines and versatile vocal arrangements drove a continuous string of commercial hit records, beginning with early studio efforts like Wildlife and Red Rose Speedway.
The band achieved monumental global success with the landmark 1973 release Band on the Run, followed by a succession of multi-platinum albums including Venus and Mars and London Town. He guided the shifting lineups of the group as an official founding member until they officially disbanded in 1981. He then transitioned into a highly successful, permanent solo career, releasing numerous studio albums and staging massive international concert tours well into the 2020s.
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