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Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartneyCH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and composer. He is internationally known as a singer and bassist of the Beatles. With singer and guitarist John Lennon, he contributed music and lyrics to a lot of the band's songs.
Early Life
[change | change source]Paul was born at Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Past is Walton Hospital) in Walton, Liverpool, England. His parents are Jim and Mary McCartney, he has a brother, Michael McCartney and a stepsister, Ruth. He was born James Paul McCartney, but goes by his middle name. His mother died of Breast Cancer in 1956.
The Quarrymen (1957–1962)
[change | change source]Paul first met John Lennon in 1957, after Paul saw John's band, The Quarrymen, playing a live performance. Paul auditioned for the band and joined instantly. A year later, Paul asked the band to have George Harrison audition, at first, they did not want George because he was 15 years old and was considered "too young". However, Paul convinced them to have George in the band. In 1960, the Quarrymen would change their name a lot, having names such as "Johnny and the Moondogs" and "The Silver Beetles".
The Beatles (1962–1970)
[change | change source]In 1962, The Beatles sign
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Paul McCartney
1942-present
Latest News: Paul McCartney Wins Grammy for “Now and Then”
The Beatles did not win the coveted Record of the Year award at the 2025 Grammys, but Paul McCartney and the rest of the Fab Four did add an eighth award to the band’s storied legacy.
The group’s 2023 single “Now and Then,” which used AI technology to isolate the late John Lennon’s voice from a 1978 home demo, won for Best Rock Performance. McCartney, 82, provided new vocals for the track, which was the final song written by all four band members—including Ringo Starr and the late George Harrison.
“Now and Then” is the first AI-assisted song to receive a Grammy nomination. Despite its unique composition, the track complies with Recording Academy rules established in 2023 stating the human authorship component “must be meaningful” for any work to be considered for a Grammy.
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Who Is Paul McCartney?
Paul McCartney’s work as a singer/songwriter with the Beatles in the 1960s helped transform popular music into a creative, highly commercial art form, with an uncanny ability to blend the two. He is also one of the most popular solo performers of all time, in terms of both sales of his recordings and attendance at his concerts.
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FULL NAME: James Paul M