Overview
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist, co-songwriter and bassist for the Beatles. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, he is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre–rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history.
Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock 'n' roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career when he joined Lennon's skiffle group, the Quarrymen, in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the cute Beatle", McCartney later involved himself with the London ...
Facts
| Also performed as | Percy “Thrills” ThrillingtonClint Harrigan |
| Born | 18 June 1942 (Age: 80), in Walton |
| Area | United Kingdom |
| Years active | 64 |
| Status | Active |
| Gender | Male |
| Married to | Linda McCartney (1969-1998) Heather Mills (2002-2008) |
| Parent(s) | Jim McCartney |
| Siblings | Mike McGear |
| Children | James McCartneyMary McCartneyHeather McCartneyHeather McCartney |
| Role(s) | ProducerPhotographyBassGuitarBass GuitarLiner NotesLead VocalsRecordingComposer |
| Label(s) | MPLCapitol RecordsParlophoneHear MusicPaul McCartney CatalogYellow Cat RecordsColumbiaConcord Music GroupApple RecordsEMI |
| Label management | McCartney Music Ltd. (label founder)MPL (personal label)McCartney Music Ltd. (personal publisher)Maclen Music, Inc. (personal publisher) |
