Fidel invites Paul McCartney to Havana

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[Not mentioned here is Paul McCartney's first visit to
Cuba in October, 1999, when he flew to the island in
his own plane. The Telegraph isn't much for fact-checking.]

source - JosePertierra@aol.com

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (LONDON) - April 17, 2002

Castro invites McCartney to play in Havana  

Edited by Charlie Methven  

To such celebrated rock venues as Woodstock and Glastonbury could
soon, if Fidel Castro has his way, be added Havana.

Last year, the Cuban capital held its first Western gig, when the
Manic Street Preachers visited at Castro's personal invitation.

Now I hear that the veteran communist leader has set his sights even
higher, asking Sir Paul McCartney - who is currently touring America
- to perform in Havana.

"It's true that we've invited Sir Paul - he's seen as a big
personality in Cuba," confirms a Cuban embassy spokesman. "We haven't
set the date yet, but we're hoping it will all be arranged soon."

Sir Paul might be reluctant to brag about it in front of his American
friends, but he seems keen to take up Castro's offer. "Paul is
definitely interested," says a friend. "For obvious reasons, the
Beatles never got to perform in Cuba in the 1960s, so it really would
be a bit of history."

McCartney's spokesman adds: "We know all about the invitation and
we're looking at when we can do it. Paul's current tour is called
'Drivin' USA', so we'd have to change the title if we go to Cuba.
We're getting all kinds of requests at the moment. The Chinese have
just asked him to play in Tiananmen Square, but that's probably not
such a good idea."

Copyright 2002 Telegraph Group Limited

 
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