Paul McCartney
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Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in music history.
Career
- 1942Born
- 1960Member of The Beatles
- 1965Won Member of the Order of the British Empire
- 1990Won Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1999Won Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2011Won Grammy Award for Best Historical Album
- 2012Won MusiCares Person of the Year
- Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters
- Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Notable work: Ram
- Notable work: Band on the Run
- Notable work: Maybe I'm Amazed
- Notable work: Band on the Run
- Notable work: Live and Let Die
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Walton Hospital
- •Citizenship: United Kingdom
- •Known as: guitarist, singer-songwriter, painter, pianist
- •Genre: rock music, art rock, psychedelic rock
- •Plays: bass guitar, guitar, piano
- •Spouse: Linda McCartney
What happened recently
Why Paul McCartney Chose Not To Regret a Few Glaring Omissions From ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’
Paul McCartney Spotted on a Video Call With Another Music Legend By Beatles Fans in Liverpool
Fans on a Beatles-Themed Tour Have Chance Encounter With Paul McCartney as He's FaceTiming Ringo Starr
Paul McCartney Helping Alec Baldwin as the Actor Works to Move Forward After Scandal, Insider Claims
Paul McCartney Shocks Fans with Surprise Appearance on the Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour in the U.K.
Paul McCartney (with Ringo Starr on video call) surprises Beatles fans taking Magical Mystery Tour in Liverpool
On this day in 1972, Wings took flight on the 'Wings Over Europe' tour in Ollioules, France 👐
“I’ve actually performed it with him, and I’m afraid to say that during the soundcheck, I broke down”: The story behind The Beach Boys’ timeless masterpiece God Only Knows, a Brian Wilson co-creation that had a profound emotional impact on Paul McCartney
The Iconic Beatles Song Paul McCartney Performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding
The Beatles seemingly confirm rumors of Paul McCartney’s historic performance at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding
Paul McCartney Has Always Been a Good Sport About Goofy Songs, Except This Unreleased Weird Al Track
Why Paul McCartney's Performance At Taylor Swift's Wedding Has Beatles Fans Reeling
Paul McCartney hadn't played 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' since 1964. Then he played it at Taylor Swift's wedding.
The 1973 song that made Paul McCartney instantly jealous of the “fast, flashy” John Entwistle
Paul McCartney’s Lived-In London Living Room Is a Masterclass in 'Anti-Trend' Coziness and Rich Retro Textures
Paul McCartney makes 62-year Beatles history at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding
Paul McCartney sang a Beatles hit at Taylor Swift's wedding that he hadn't performed in 62 years
Paul McCartney Performs Beatles Classic at Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Wedding - E! News
Paul McCartney performs I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at Taylor Swift wedding
Paul McCartney performed a Beatles classic at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
Paul McCartney Performed at Taylor Swift's Wedding - And He Sang a 1963 Beatles No. 1 Hit - Men's Journal
Remember When Paul McCartney Paid a Moving Tribute to a Member of The Beatles’ Extended Family in 1997?
The Beatles song Paul McCartney performed at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding revealed
On This Day, June 25, 2022: Paul McCartney headlined the UK’s Glastonbury Festival
New Wings exhibit: Collection traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader
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