Paul "Wix" Wickens is an English musician best known as keyboardist and musical director of Paul McCartney's touring band since 1989. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Wickens has also worked with artists including Nik Kershaw, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bon Jovi, Edie Brickell, Kevin Coyne and many others.
Wickens at RDS Arena in Dublin, Ireland, in 2010
Paul McCartney's band is the backing band that accompanies Paul McCartney in the studio and on tour. The core line-up has been steady since 2002, and includes Wix Wickens on keyboards and serving as musical director, Rusty Anderson on guitar, Brian Ray on guitar and bass, and Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums.
Paul McCartney and his band at Glastonbury 2022. From left: Rusty Anderson, Abe Laboriel Jr., Brian Ray, Paul McCartney and Wix Wickens.