McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass
The disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass over 50 years ago is one of rock ‘n’ roll’s great mysteries. This is the story of the iconic instrument and the quest to find it.
The disappearance of Paul McCartney’s original Höfner bass over 50 years ago is one of rock ‘n’ roll’s great mysteries. This is the story of the iconic instrument and the quest to find it.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Paul, his brother Mike, Klaus Voormann, Elvis Costello, and the roadies, journalists and fans who embarked on a mission to return the bass to its place in music history.
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