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Paul McCartney
Writing Beatles songs and continuing with Wings and a long solo career.
Yesterday · Band on the Run
- Born
- 18 June 1942
- Birthplace
- Liverpool, England
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Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His melodic songwriting and bass playing were central to the Beatles, followed by decades of recording, touring and work in other musical forms.
Early life
Liverpool childhood
His father was an amateur musician and encouraged music at home.
Teenage meeting
Met John Lennon in 1957 and joined his group.
Career
- 1960s
The Beatles
Developed a songwriting partnership with Lennon and recorded with the band.
- 1970–1971
Solo work and Wings
Released solo albums and formed Wings with Linda McCartney.
- 1980s onwards
Recording and touring
Continued an independent career, including classical projects.
Selected work
Yesterday
A Beatles recording built around voice, guitar and string quartet.
Band on the Run
Wings album combining concise songs with extended structures.
Liverpool Oratorio
Co-composed a large-scale work with Carl Davis.
Beyond work
Animal welfare
Advocates vegetarianism and animal protection.
Visual art
Has also painted and exhibited his work.
Sources & photo credit
Biography ↗Life and work ↗Featured work ↗Photo: Raph_PH. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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