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Paul McCartney

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Recent Role:
Himself on TMZ on TV
Gender:
Male
Born:
6-18-1942
Birthplace:
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Birth Name:
James Paul McCartney
AKA:
Sir Paul McCartney, Bernard Webb, Apollo C. Vermouth, Percy Thrillington, James Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, was born June 18, 1942. He was a founding member of both The Beatles and Wings - and, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most successful musician and composer in the history of popular music. Paul is a multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter with millions of fans all over the world. He is also a poet, a master of many instruments, an entrepreneur, a record and film producer and a painter - as well as anMore activist for animal rights, vegetarianism and peace.

Alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, Paul gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles. Lennon and McCartney formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships of all time, composing some of the most beloved songs in the history of popular music. After The Beatles broke up, McCartney - along with his wife Linda and fellow singer-songwriter Denny Laine - formed the band Wings. Although the only actual "permanent" group that any of the former Beatles ever formed, Wings itself was far from permanent. In fact, it was noted for its perennial personnel changes almost as much as its impressive and consistent string of hit records.

When Wings disbanded in 1981, Paul launched a successful solo career - touring the world with a new band, working on film scores, cal music and avant-garde electronic soundscapes - all while continuing to produce album after album of soulful, well-crafted, gorgeous-sounding pop music. Through it all, he and Linda raised their kids and encouraged all who would listen to lead healthier, more hopeful lives - taking part in many projects, both public and private, to help people the world over.

On March 11, 1997, Paul knelt on the investiture stool as Queen Elizabeth II tapped him lightly on each shoulder with a ceremonial sword - knighting him for his "services to music". Thus, the impish lad from Liverpool, one of the most successful songwriters in history, became Sir Paul McCartney, joining George Martin, who was knighted the year before. "Proud to be British", Paul reported, "wonderful day … and it's a long way from a little terrace in Liverpool."

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    10 Perfect
    Hes not dead. hide show

    Paul is either my favorite or second favorite Beatle. I never knew about him until I was about 9 or 10 and I heard about the Beatles because I watched a show Ringo was in when I was a kid so I started listening to their music. Most of my favorite songs were done by Paul or Lennon some of them are When Im 64, Sgt Peppers, Things We Said Today, Paperback Writer, Let It Be, Two Of Us. I also thought it was cool how he played the bass left handed so when I started playing I held mine left handed too even though I write with my right hand. Another song I like he did was Dance Tonight one that came out a few years ago.

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    10 Perfect
    One of the all time greats! hide show

    Out of all of the Beatles that have gone on with their solo
    Careers, I think Paul is by far and always will be the most successful one. Despite what he is going through in his life lately, still will be always remembered as the cute Beatle as well as also very talented and has the more talented voice!

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    10 Perfect
    Paul McCartney is one of my favorite Beatles. He is a great advocate for peace and his songs are great. No matter how old he gets, he will still be the best. I love Paul McCartney! He is an awesome musician! hide show

    Paul McCartney is one of my favorite musicians of all time. The way he and the Beatles revolutionzed music is just amazing. I mean, nobody has sounded like the Beatles before or ever since. They were just simply marvelous, I can listen to a Beatles song right now and enjoy it. The Beatles had such a great message and Paul McCartney was an awesome singer. "Hey Jude" and "You say Goodbye, I say Hello" were both great songs. Paul revolutioned music and although him and John had a bit of a rift after the end of the Beatles. However I still think to this day that rift really never effected all the good times they had together. They were great friends and that's what the Beatles message was. What can't be said about this man? He's done everything. He's a musical genius and his voice is just amazing. Paul McCartney truly is a legend, and one of the greatest musicians of all time.

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