For anyone who’s never caught McCartney live, hearing him sing and play “Blackbird” all by himself is alone enough to make the experience unforgettable. But Paul also has a wonderful band—and you know what its not-at-all-secret weapon is: Abe Laboriel Jr. Although I was an Abe admirer before the show, I admit I was slightly skeptical about how he might handle those many indelible songs of Paul’s, from the Beatles, Wings, and beyond. As the group took the stage and the chiming opening chords of “Eight Days a Week” rang out, I thought, Ooh, early Ringo—that’s a tough one!

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In this Article

• Abe Laboriel Jr.
• Editor's Overview
• Michael Parillo
• Paul McCartney

January 2014 Issue

features

Paul McCartney's Abe Laboriel Jr.

Pedrito Martinez

Seth Raush - The Drummer Behind Little Big Town's Big Hit Record

Ed Shaughnessy

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The 45-Minute Practice Routine

Balanced Hands

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