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      Tom5576 last edited by

      Hello Everybody, I know John Hammel been with Paul for a long, long time and was wondering how he met Paul and how long he been taking care of Paul's instruments? Thanks, Have a great day, Tom

      Hey Everybody,
      Saw Paul McCartney 7 times in concert and been a fan of his since 1964. Took my wife Josie to see her first Paul McCartney's concert in 2005 in Philadelphia and we are now living in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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      • Kestrel
        Kestrel last edited by

        In the early days it was ian Horne and Trevor Jones who were roadies and general fixers for Wings. Then i think John Hammel joined them around 1975 for the UK tour so i reckon he's been with Paul for a good 35 years. As to how he came to be involved, i suppose he was recommended by someone of other.

        Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

        'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

        'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

        Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

        Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

        O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

        O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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          admin last edited by

          Whatever happened to Trevor Jones? Is he still working for Paul?

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          • walliebaby
            walliebaby last edited by

            I believe it was the 2nd night of the Fenway shows in the summer of '09 when Paul gave John H. a shout-out from the stage. Someone had a clever sign "Does John Hammels, Assistant, need an assistant?" and Paul read it and had a good chuckle. John happened to be on stage switching Paul's guitars, and John chuckled as well. That's when Paul introduced him to the audience and we gave him a big cheer. ) Once you know who John is, it's amazing how many photos you suddenly start seeing him in. He's almost always in the background of any event Paul goes to.

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            • JimmyMcCullochFan
              JimmyMcCullochFan last edited by

              Kestrel:

              In the early days it was ian Horne and Trevor Jones who were roadies and general fixers for Wings. Then i think John Hammel joined them around 1975 for the UK tour so i reckon he's been with Paul for a good 35 years. As to how he came to be involved, i suppose he was recommended by someone of other.

              He got the job with Wings through Jimmy.

              "Jimmy was a cool guitar player. Henry (McCullough) had been too, but Jimmy seemed a bit special." - Paul McCartney

              http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jimmy-McCulloch/65101928648?ref=ts

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                sophie last edited by

                John worked for Humble Pie prior to working for Paul. I believe Trevor Jones passed away some years ago.

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                  webvan last edited by

                  I think John Hammel is more than a "roadie", he's an employee, but it's likely that Paul considers him as a friend these days, I mean who else has been with him for the past 35 years? He was also a witness on Linda's will. I'd read during the Heather fiasco that while she insisted on having a lot of help, Paul met each morning with John Hammel to work out the program of the day. Would love to hear all the stories behind the tours and songs that he must know but that will probably never happen.

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                  • martinput
                    martinput last edited by

                    He's also chauffeur - posh suit at the wedding Personal security - if you've been shoo'd off for loitering around a home of Paul it'd be most likely John. John also shot the out and about video's Paul released on Myesight around the time of the Memory Almost Full secret shows. All that besides shepherding Paul guitars around the world, setting them up and tuning them for each event. It might not be commonly known but guitars are not only tuned for each string but also for each venue - certain notes can resonate within a building and the guitar output has to be modified to stop a particular note from resonating (ie sounding at a much louder volume than other notes) John can often be seen with each guitar stood in front of the panel that ensures that doesn't happen, running through scales checking the output volumes and making adjustments accordingly. Martin

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                      SandraH last edited by

                      I just asked myself when I saw John Hammel in Milan if he actually has his own life and family or if he is only living for another man´s life (for Paul´s).

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                      2003: Hamburg, Munich, Hannover
                      2004: Leipzig
                      2009: 2x Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, Arnhem
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                      2013 Vienna
                      2015: Oslo & Stockholm
                      2016: Duesseldorf, Berlin

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                      • Darth_McCartney
                        Darth_McCartney last edited by

                        When you know who he is you see him EVERYWHERE! Look at he photo's section on the new site. If he's not in the shot its self, he's prob behind the camera

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                          webvan last edited by

                          SandraH:

                          I just asked myself when I saw John Hammel in Milan if he actually has his own life and family or if he is only living for another man´s life (for Paul´s).

                          Was wondering about that too, a bit like Anthony Hopkins in "The Remains of the Day" ? Different times so probably not and he doesn't live "on location" since the article on Linda's will I found this morning mentioned he lived in a nearby village. In any case, what a life being the right hand man of a living legend!

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                            admin last edited by

                            SandraH:

                            I just asked myself when I saw John Hammel in Milan if he actually has his own life and family or if he is only living for another man´s life (for Paul´s).

                            I've wondered that also. The day I got lucky at Paul's house, John was driving the car. No, he didn't shoo me away.

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                              admin last edited by

                              I suspect John Hammel is married. He was with a woman at McCartney's 2006 Ecce Cor Meum show at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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                              • Darth_McCartney
                                Darth_McCartney last edited by

                                He seems a genuinely nice guy from what I've read about him Wish I had his job! Well, his or Rustys

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                                  admin last edited by

                                  He seemed quite nice the first time I spoke to him but he didn't remember me in 2006 and at that time was very protective of Paul, understandably. I'm glad Paul has such a loyal employee-companion.

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                                  • harleyblues
                                    harleyblues last edited by

                                    ha! I hav a story bout Mr Hammel.... Paris 2004- when i went in search for Paul & the band.. ran into him in the square where Paul n the guys were staying.. he was smoking a ciggy n I asked if he could take an email from Sam Leach to Paul n Geoff Baker... ops: But. I came from the United States! I told him- lol he read the email - there was conversation... he sad he couldn't accept it!!! I was fucking crushed.. wrote a long blog post about it.. I should post link.. of course my new 35 mm camera wouldn't work either as they had the Linda exhibit on display.. I was pissed - I was teary- I was so disappointed!!!! ops: ops: ops: I was sure as hell he'd take that email m pass it on to Paul n Geoff lol I' ll find that link n post it! Mark Hamilton on the other hand, has always been quite friendly and sweet... as he gave me one of Brian Ray's guitar picks thrown in the pit for me.. put it in my hand and smiled -- I'll never forget that -- another long story there ... Thank you Mark... Paris 04 It Rawked part 2 http://harleyblues2007.blogspot.com/2007/10/paul-mccartney-paris-04-it-rawked-part.html

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                                    • crazygina18
                                      crazygina18 last edited by

                                      Darth_McCartney:

                                      He seems a genuinely nice guy from what I've read about him Wish I had his job! Well, his or Rustys

                                      He really is a nice guy! I met him in 2005 by the stage just before the show. I said "hey John, can I have your autograph?" And he kindly replied aw, I'm not the one who does the autographs ... he was very nice and polite. i I too have often wondered if he gets his own time because he's seen with Paul SO much!! I'm sure he does get a break, but you can't help but wonder!

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                                        admin last edited by

                                        would be great to hear some of John's stories of such close, longstanding association

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                                          kelly campbell last edited by

                                          I was staying at the Westin in memphis and road the elevator with him, shook hands and talked to him..he seemed very genuine and kind.

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