Paul McCartney

In The Beginning

Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool, England on June 18, 1942. He was born to Mary Patricia, a nurse and James (or Jim) McCarney, a volunteer firefighter. Paul wasn’t meant to be an only child. Only two years later he became a big brother to Michael. While the two boys were baptized Catholic, in accordance with their mother’s faith, their father was a protestant and then later an agnostic and so religion wasn’t a big focus in their family. Paul went on to attend Stockton Wood Road Primary School and then later Joseph Williams Junior School. There he passed the 11-plus exam with flying colors and was so admitted into the Liverpool Institute. This would prove to be a monumental accomplishment because this is where he was to meet his schoolmate and future bandmate, George Harrison. When Paul was fourteen his mother passed away from embolism. This would prove to be a turning point in his life as his mother’s passing became a shared experience with John Lennon, who also lost his mother during his teens. Despite the loss of his mother, Paul continued to pursue music under the guidance of his father. Paul went on to write his first song “I Lost My Little Girl” on the Zenith.

Career Accomplishments

Paul McCartney is probably best known for his work in the Beatles. Before then, however, he was in a band called the Quarrymen. He played rhythm guitar along with John Lennon. By the time George Harrison joined the band, they began playing around with the names Beatles, Silver Beatles and finally the Beatles. After becoming one of the most successful bands in rock history, the Beatles separated in 1970. Despite the painful breakup, Paul continued to make his own music, including his number one album titled” McCartney.” Shortly thereafter he formed the band Wings. Once they broke up, Paul went on to collaborate with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Phil Ramone and Elvis Costello just to name a few. He continues to create music with the best and brightest in the industry, including Kanye West and Rihanna.

Most Known For

Naturally, Paul McCartney is best known for his work in the Beatles. At the height of Beatlemania, Paul was known as the “cute Beatle.” By the time the Beatles went on to make their album, “Rubber Soul” Paul became the dominant writer for the Beatles where he hoped to expand the Beatles' creativity. He also became the vocal lead for most of the album Revolver.

Where Is He Now?

Paul is still composing, collaborating and touring all over the world. When he isn’t playing music, he is working in film, as a writer, as a painter and as an activist. As of now, Paul has absolutely no intention of retiring and after selling out massive arenas on a regular basis, why should he?