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Paul McCartney

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

  • London Town
    Wings / Paul McCartney
    London Town
  • Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
    Paul McCartney
    Chaos and Creation in t …
  • Wingspan: Hits and History
    Paul McCartney
    Wingspan: Hits and Hist …
  • Ram
    Paul McCartney / Linda …
    Ram
  • Band on the Run
    Paul McCartney & Wi … / Paul McCartney / Win …
    Band on the Run
  • Red Rose Speedway
    Wings / Paul McCartney
    Red Rose Speedway
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Paul McCartney
photo credit: Mary McCartney

Paul McCartney - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2020s

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 Fireman Wings The Beatles The Quarrymen
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