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Paul McCartney

Imagine a rockstar who wrote songs so catchy, everyone sang them! That's Paul McCartney!

Images

Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5576-jikatu

Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5576-jikatu

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Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5983-jikatu
Paul McCartney with Brian Ray | Out There Concert | 140420-5947-jikatu
Great Britain and Uruguayan Flags! Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5646-jikatu
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...we are going to have fun | Paul McCartney | ON THE RUN | 120416-9599-jikatu
Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5654-jikatu
Sir James Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5965-jikatu
URUGUAY | Paul McCartney | ON THE RUN | 120416-9664-jikatu
Playing Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney | ON THE RUN | 120416-9624-jikatu
Paul McCartney - Out There Concert | 140420-5586-jikatu
Oh Yeah! Paul McCartney first time visit to Uruguay! | ON THE RUN - South America Tour 2012 | 120416-9769-jikatu

Key Facts

Born
June 18, 1942.
Birthplace
Liverpool, England.
Known For
Being a member of The Beatles and a successful solo artist.
Career Highlights
Co-wrote the most successful songwriting partnership in music history and has written many of the most covered songs ever.
Fun Fact
He has written or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the music charts!

Meet the Music Maker!

Paul McCartney is a super famous musician from England who makes amazing music. He became a superstar when he was part of a band called The Beatles. In The Beatles, he played the bass guitar, which is like a guitar with fewer, thicker strings, and also the keyboard.

He and his bandmate John Lennon wrote so many hit songs together that their songwriting is the most successful ever! Paul's voice is really special, and he can sing in different ways, making his songs exciting to listen to.

From Liverpool to the World Stage!

Paul grew up in a city called Liverpool. When he was a teenager, he taught himself how to play the piano and guitar. He loved music that was popular back then, like rock and roll.

He started playing music with his friends, and that group eventually became The Beatles! They became so popular that people all over the world wanted to hear them. Paul was sometimes called 'the cute Beatle' because he was so popular with fans.

Singing Superpowers!

Paul McCartney has written and sung some of the most famous songs ever! Songs like 'Yesterday' and 'Let It Be' are known by almost everyone. These songs have been covered by so many other singers, it's hard to count!

He's not just a singer and bass player; he can also play the guitar and drums. He's like a musical wizard, able to create magic with different instruments and sounds. He's sold millions and millions of records, more than you can imagine!

More Than Just Music!

After The Beatles stopped playing together, Paul started a new band called Wings with his wife, Linda. They had lots of hit songs too! Paul has also done amazing things to help others.

He supports charities that help animals and people who are hungry. He's won tons of awards, like Grammy Awards, which are like gold trophies for music. He's even been knighted, which means he's officially called 'Sir Paul'!

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