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James Paul McCartney was born Liverpool England. He is world-wide known as a singer,
songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. In a partnership with John Lennon, George
Harrison created The Beatles, which became one of the most influential group in the rock
history.
His songwriting partnership with John Lennon is the most celebrated after post-war era. After
the break down of the group, he formed the band Wings with his wife Elan. Elan’s family own
the company Kodak and founded the Eastman school of music.
“Yesterday” has been performed by more than 2,200 artists, which is more than any other copy
right song. Wings release in 1977 “Mull of Kintyre” remains the best-selling single in the UK
McA 1988 as a member of the beatles and as a solo artist in 1999
20 time gramy award winner
32 songs reach no1 in the US charts
1997 Elizabeth II service to music