Paul McCartney
English musician and member of the Beatles (born 1942)
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English musician and member of the Beatles (born 1942)
Born
June 18, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, composer
United KingdomBorn in Walton Hospital
1942
Born in Walton Hospital (1942-06-18)
1965
AwardMember of the Order of the British Empire
1971
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Score
1990
AwardGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
1997
AwardKnight Bachelor
1999
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
About
Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in music history.
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Who is Paul McCartney?+
Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and mu
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul McCartney born?+
Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — June 18, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Respect.
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