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Paul McCartney
photo credit: Mary McCartney

Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Genre

Pop/Rock Classical

Styles

Album Rock Contemporary Pop/Rock Soft Rock Singer/Songwriter Adult Contemporary Rock & Roll AM Pop Film Score Choral Orchestral

Also Known As

Apollo C. Vermouth
Apollo C. Vermouth
James Paul McCartney
Macca
Sir James Paul McCartney

Member Of

Paul McCartney & Wings The Beatles The Fireman Wings The Quarrymen
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Paul McCartney

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Former Beatle who made up half of pop music's greatest songwriting partnership, then launched a successful solo career with impressive longevity.
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Album Highlights

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Artists Themes

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