Celebrity A–Z · Stars · British musician and Beatles legend
Born: 18 June 1942
As the Beatles' bassist and songwriter, Paul McCartney wrote pop history and became a living music legend. After the end of the Fab Four, he scored further worldwide hits with his band Wings. Now past 80, the knighted superstar still fills the biggest stadiums in the world.
Also known as: Sir James Paul McCartney
ShowbizFor their joint duet "Home To Us", the two surviving Beatles Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney stood together at the microphone for the first time. About his former colleague, Starr says: "He's just a wonderful guy."
ShowbizThe Rolling Stones will release their new album "Foreign Tongues" on July 10. They collaborated with renowned musicians for the work.
