Paul McCartney at Petco
Paul McCartney played bass guitar between Rusty Anderson, left, and Brian Ray, right, longtime bandmembers. At rear is drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
The sellout crowd at Petco was larger due to the use of field level seats. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Fans waited anxiously for the show to begin. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Shawn Hannie of Temecula brought his own Hofner Beatle Bass to the concert along with signs asking Paul if he would sign it. Sunday was his 12th wedding anniversary to his wife Jennifer. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
McCartney guitarist Rusty Anderson kicks up his heels while playing Eight Days a Week. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Paul McCartney has been playing with his present band longer than he has with the Beatles and with Wings. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Always a fan favorite, Sir Paul looks up at fans in the far reaches of Petco. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. and McCartney are the band’s rhythm section and others pitch in on bass when McCartney doubles on other instruments. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Sir Paul acknowledges the crowd early in his set. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
Sir Paul McCartney spoke of Beatles band members during the nearly three-hour concert. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)
A longtime vegetarian, McCartney has been behind a push for meatless Mondays, in order to help global warming. (John Gastaldo/U-T San Diego/Zuma)