Abe Laboriel Jr Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour

The Abe Laboriel Jr. is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Paul McCartney is just about to turn 80 years old. We wish him a very happy birthday here. And it brings to mind this interview, recorded at a fancy hotel in Atlanta.

Our special guest is Abe Laboriel, Jr.; drummer for Paul McCartney. Abe Laboriel, Jr. is the son of the legendary bassist Abraham Laboriel, Sr.

Abe Laboriel, Jr. toured with guitarist Steve Vai then he went on to tour with k. d. lang when recording artist Sting saw him perform and asked Laboriel to join his touring band.

Abe Laboriel, Jr. has worked with the likes of Sheryl Crowe, Fiona Apple, Eric Clapton, Jewel, Vanessa Carlton, Steve Lukather, Chris Isaak, French artist Johnny Hallyday, Natalie Cole, and many others.

For a long time now, Abe Laboriel, Jr. has been touring and recording with Paul McCartney. He’s appeared on a couple of live albums and worked with him in the studio a bunch.