But he's back. Now based in Manchester, Paul Heaton has recruited his new band from the north west and begins a tour in November which will take in Hull University's Asylum venue on 16th November.

When an Avis van full of unknown musicians rolled up at Newcastle University ... then Hull, then Newcastle during a run of 11 impromptu UK college dates. McCartney's new band was called Wings ...

The next year, in 1972, Sir Paul embarked on a Wings tour with the University of Nottingham the first venue on February 9. That same year, Wings did a concert tour of Europe, notable for the eye ...

The next year, in 1972, Sir Paul embarked on a Wings tour with the University of Nottingham the first venue on February 9. That same year, Wings performed a concert tour of Europe, notable for the ...