# Who plays drums on Wings’ 1973 song ‘Band on the Run’?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/who-plays-drums-on-wings-1973-song-band-on-the-run/
- Published: 2026-10-24T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T14:40:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/who-plays-the-drums-on-wings-band-on-the-run/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Paul McCartney played drums on ‘Band on the Run’.
- Denny Seiwell quit the day before the Lagos trip.
- McCartney also took on guitar during recording.

## Summary

Paul McCartney played drums on Wings’ 1973 song ‘Band on the Run’. The choice reflected both his ability to play several instruments and the circumstances surrounding the album’s recording.

Drummer Denny Seiwell left Wings the day before the group was due to fly to Lagos, Nigeria, to record the album, while a guitarist also dropped out. McCartney said he took on drums and guitar, and the article notes that Geoff Britton later contributed parts and played live with the band.

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