Paul McCartney to close London Olympics opening ceremony

Fresh from headlining the Queen's diamond jubilee concert, the former Beatle will play the London 2012 opening ceremonyPaul McCartney has confirmed he will play the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.The former Beatles star was the headline attraction at the Queen's diamond jubilee concert on Monday night, but it will not be long before audiences can see him play another historic concert in the capital.McCartney told BBC Radio 5: "I've been booked," adding that he would be "closing the open...

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06:04 on June 5 2012

Paul McCartney To Be Closing Act at Olympics Opening Ceremony

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12:04 on June 5 2012

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Topix — Paul McCartney has confirmed an Olympic-sized rumor, saying he'll be the closing act at the London 2012 opening ceremony. more info

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10:47 on June 6 2012

Paul McCartney to close London Olympics opening ceremony

Guardian Music — Fresh from headlining the Queen's diamond jubilee concert, the former Beatle will play the London 2012 opening ceremonyPaul McCartney has confirmed he will play the openi... more info

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