When was Ian MacCormick born and where did he attend university?
Ian MacCormick entered the world on the 3rd of October 1948 in London. He attended Dulwich College before moving to King's College, Cambridge.
Questions about Ian MacDonald
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What books did Ian MacDonald write about The Beatles and Dmitri Shostakovich?
MacDonald published Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' Records and the Sixties in 1994. The New Shostakovich arrived in 1990 as a study of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
Who were the collaborators involved with Ian MacDonald during his time at NME?
The group included his brother Bill MacCormick and Phil Manzanera. Manzanera would eventually become a guitarist for Roxy Music.
Why did Paul McCartney express dissatisfaction with Ian MacDonald's book on The Beatles?
Paul McCartney stated dissatisfaction with the book's accuracy. The text contains detailed song-by-song analysis that often remains subjective.
How did Ian MacDonald die and what tribute did Phil Manzanera create after his death?
On the 20th of August 2003, Ian MacCormick died by suicide at his home in Wotten-under-Edge. Phil Manzanera dedicated the track Wish You Well to him on the 2004 album 6PM.