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    NOT SUCH A BAD BOY
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    • A
      admin last edited by

      moptops:

      ...This isn't an Elvis/Charlie Hodge situation.

      The quintessential sycophant.

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        admin last edited by

        So he was just an assistant? Darn. I was hoping he was somebody more influential on making decisions. McCartney desperately needs new blood to take his brand further.

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          admin last edited by

          toris:

          moptops:

          Being on call, and catering for a huge ego, in and out of airports, hotels, ...not as enticing as it sounds... He deserves a relaxing, healthy retirement...with the freedom to do what he wants, when he wants...for himself. But obviously a tight connection between he and Paul and a genuine friendship and respect for each other. This isn't an Elvis/Charlie Hodge situation.

          "This is Charlie Hodge. He gives me my scarves and water." I love Elvis.

          "...and sings harmony with me."

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          • nobodytoldme
            nobodytoldme last edited by

            A few snapshots I made at the first night in Vancouver: And of course, "they want to keep rocking!":

            2009 New York City, USA (with Ringo Starr) | Arnhem, The Netherlands | 2010 Dublin, Ireland

            2011 Bologna, Italy | Cologne, Germany | 2012 Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Antwerp, Belgium

            2015 Liverpool, England | Amsterdam, The Netherlands [1] | Amsterdam, The Netherlands [2]

            2016 Vancouver, Canada | 2017 Perth, Australia (open-air rehearsal) | Perth, Australia | Melbourne, Australia [1] | Melbourne, Australia [2] | Brisbane, Australia | Sydney, Australia [1] | Sydney, Australia [2]

            2018 Copenhagen, Denmark | Krakow, Poland | London, England (with Ringo Starr)

            2019 Hey Grandude signing, London (meeting)

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              admin last edited by

              That Mt Rushmore head....Hamish Stuart lookalike.

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              • nobodytoldme
                nobodytoldme last edited by

                https://www.flickr.com/photos/guitarhands/5852768363

                2009 New York City, USA (with Ringo Starr) | Arnhem, The Netherlands | 2010 Dublin, Ireland

                2011 Bologna, Italy | Cologne, Germany | 2012 Rotterdam, The Netherlands | Antwerp, Belgium

                2015 Liverpool, England | Amsterdam, The Netherlands [1] | Amsterdam, The Netherlands [2]

                2016 Vancouver, Canada | 2017 Perth, Australia (open-air rehearsal) | Perth, Australia | Melbourne, Australia [1] | Melbourne, Australia [2] | Brisbane, Australia | Sydney, Australia [1] | Sydney, Australia [2]

                2018 Copenhagen, Denmark | Krakow, Poland | London, England (with Ringo Starr)

                2019 Hey Grandude signing, London (meeting)

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                • yankeefan7
                  yankeefan7 last edited by

                  moptops:

                  Mmmm..."retiring." He's been Paul's PA, go to man and confidante since the 70's. Got a bad feeling about this. Brings up heaps of "what now?" and "where to from here for Paul?" questions. Chief among them, future touring plans.

                  Good for him, enjoy life.

                  Maybe I'm amazed !!

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                  • oobu24
                    oobu24 last edited by

                    He was back with Paul today for the BBC show. (I posted this earlier in another thread) coming & going

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                      admin last edited by

                      oobu24:

                      He was back with Paul today for the BBC show. (I posted this earlier in another thread) coming & going

                      Thanks for this, also saw on YouTube. Was carrying some bags to the car, though wasn't driving. Maybe he has scaled things right back and is just working in the UK. Love seeing John, he is just a familiar face.

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                        admin last edited by

                        I saw him in a restaurant once. I thought he looked familiar but I didn't know where I had seen his face. He left in a hurry. Strange that I saw him there at all.

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                          hey_kittay:

                          I saw him in a restaurant once. I thought he looked familiar but I didn't know where I had seen his face. He left in a hurry. Strange that I saw him there at all.

                          I saw him on a long haul flight to Antigua reading an article on Paul in Q magazine about 18 yrs ago. Surreal!

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                          • GEORGYGIRL
                            GEORGYGIRL last edited by

                            What happened to John Hammel? We don't see him at concerts?

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                            • GEORGYGIRL
                              GEORGYGIRL last edited by

                              Retired or fired?

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                              • thenightfish
                                thenightfish last edited by

                                GEORGYGIRL:

                                Retired or fired?

                                Retired. He is apparently still doing some things for Paul in London; I saw him in a video of Paul's departure from that BBC interview he did recently. But definitely retired from working on the tours.

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                                • Kestrel
                                  Kestrel last edited by

                                  I think John turned 65 last autumn so he's definitely up for semi-retirement at least.

                                  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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