Paul McCartney's Stolen Bass Guitar Has Been Returned 50 Years Later After Beatles Fans Organized a Search

Paul McCartney playing the 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass that was lost and returned to him.Photo:David Redfern/Redferns David Redfern/Redferns Thanks to the “Help!” of devotedBeatlesfans,Paul McCartneyhas been reunited with his bass guitar that was stolen decades ago. On Wednesday, anofficial statementwas shared on the music legend’s website to announce that his iconic Höfner electric bass guitar — stolen over 50 years ago — was found and returned to his possession. The news came several months after a team offans launched The Lost Bass Projectin an attempt to track down the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 1961 Höfner 500/1 bass guitar, which has been called one of the “most important bass in history” and was lost sometime after 1969.

Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri Are 'Just Friends' Despite Those Dating Rumors: Exclusive Source

Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 4, 2023, in Santa Monica, California.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Paul MescalandAyo Edebiriare close — but notthatclose. A source tells PEOPLE that despitethe romance rumors swirlingas of late, the two actors are “just friends.” Mescal and Edebiri, both 28, set dating rumors ablaze after they were seen getting close in a joint selfie posted on Instagram Sunday, in honor ofSt.

Paul Mescal and Girlfriend Gracie Abrams Have Date Night atGladiator IIPremiere

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams on Nov. 18, 2024.Photo:Alex J. Berliner/ABImages via AP Images Alex J. Berliner/ABImages via AP Images Paul MescalandGracie Abramshad an epic night out together at the premiere ofGladiator II.Mescal, 28, brought hisgirlfriend of several monthsAbrams, 25, to the Los Angeles premiere of his new action blockbuster on Monday, Nov. 18. While the pair did not walk the red carpet together, Mescal and the “I Love You, I’m Sorry” singer appeared very affectionate at the premiere’s afterparty, where they posed together for a photo shared to the movie’sofficial TikTokpage.

Paul Mescal Reveals Daisy Edgar-Jones Has His Beloved Chain fromNormal People

‘Normal People’ stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones.Photo:Darren Gerrish/GettyPaul Mescal’s belovedNormal Peoplechain (that sparked a viral response from fans) is safe and sound — but not with him.The chain, which belongs to his character Connell — and became an object of internet obsession shortly after the show’s 2020 release, along with Mescal himself — now belongs to his on-screen love interest and real-life bestie,Daisy Edgar-Jones.The actor, 27, revealed the whereabouts of the necklace in a new interview withThe Sunday Timesafter his interviewer asked if the chain he had on was the infamous accessory from the Emmy-nominated series.

Paul Rudd's Salt-and-Pepper Beard Just Made Him Front-Runner to Reclaim Sexiest Man Alive Title: See His Look

Paul Rudd at ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ photocall in London.Photo:Joe Maher/Getty Joe Maher/Getty Paul Ruddmay finally be showing some signs of aging — proof that he is in fact human. America’s boyfriend, 54, has a touch of gray in his beard now, only deepening his universal appeal. The actor made an appearance in London on Thursday with the cast ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empirefor a photocall and he showed off some serious salt-and-pepper scruff.