Rock Hall to Spotlight Paul McCartney's Post-Beatles Band Wings

New exhibit, documentary, and book celebrate the iconic group's legacy

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio is set to open a new exhibition focused on Paul McCartney's band Wings, which formed after the breakup of the Beatles. The exhibit will feature rare artifacts, memorabilia, and archival content tracing the arc of Wings from its formation in 1971 to its dissolution in 1981. Additionally, a new documentary film "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" and a book "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run" are being released to further commemorate the band's history and creative output.

Why it matters

While Paul McCartney has been inducted into the Rock Hall twice - as a Beatle and as a solo artist - his post-Beatles band Wings has yet to receive the same honor. This new exhibit, along with the complementary film and book releases, helps shine a spotlight on an important and prolific chapter in McCartney's legendary music career that has often been overshadowed by the unparalleled success of the Beatles.

The details

The "Paul McCartney and Wings" exhibition at the Rock Hall will open on May 15 and feature numerous never-before-displayed artifacts, including instruments, clothing, handwritten lyrics, original artwork, and tour memorabilia from the band's 10-year run. The new documentary "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" chronicles the formation and creative journey of Wings, directed by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winner Morgan Neville. Additionally, a book titled "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run", written by McCartney and edited by Ted Widmer, was published last year to further document the band's legacy.

  • The "Paul McCartney and Wings" exhibition opens at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum on May 15, 2026.
  • The documentary film "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" will be released on Prime Video on February 27, 2026.
  • The "Man on the Run - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack" album will also be released on February 27, 2026.

The players

Paul McCartney

The legendary singer-songwriter who formed the band Wings after the breakup of the Beatles.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The museum in Cleveland, Ohio that honors and celebrates the history of rock and roll music.

Morgan Neville

The Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning director who helmed the documentary "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run".

Ted Widmer

The editor of the book "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run", which was written by Paul McCartney.

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What they’re saying

“In my film, Man on the Run, I wanted to look at Paul's impossible run from that long shadow of The Beatles. It was a journey full of unlikely choices - a van tour! Bruce McMouse! Nigeria! Thrillington! A Scottish anthem! - but looked at together, the madness of those choices actually started to seem sane. How else could one deal with the weight of such expectations than by doing the unexpected?”

— Morgan Neville, Director (heraldsun.com)

What’s next

Fans can attend an early screening of the "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" documentary at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum on February 21, 2026.

The takeaway

This comprehensive celebration of Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band Wings helps shine a much-deserved spotlight on an important and influential chapter in the legendary musician's storied career. By highlighting the creative risks and unexpected choices that defined the band's decade-long run, these new projects aim to contextualize Wings' legacy and cement its place in rock and roll history.