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One of the all-time greats in music history, Paul McCartney—legendary singer, songwriter, and bassist—was born James Paul McCartney on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England.
Recognized as one of the most accomplished artists in music, McCartney has penned or co-penned 32 songs that reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. As of 2009, he had sold over 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States alone.
Holding the record for the most No. 1 hits in the UK, McCartney has been part of 24 chart-topping singles—17 with The Beatles, and others through solo work and collaborations with Wings, Stevie Wonder, Band Aid, Ferry Aid, Band Aid 20, and The Christians et al.
Remarkably, he is the only artist to have reached No. 1 on the UK charts as a solo act, in a duo, trio, quartet, quintet, and large ensemble.
Although sometimes underappreciated for his bass playing, John Lennon once told Playboy in a 1981 interview:
“Paul is one of the most innovative bass players… half the stuff that’s going on now is directly ripped off from his Beatles period… He’s an egomaniac about everything else, but his bass playing he’d always been a bit coy about.”
Vocally, McCartney is celebrated for his powerful delivery, versatility, and a wide tenor range spanning over four octaves. Rolling Stone ranked him 11th among the greatest singers of all time.
His accolades include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—once with The Beatles (1988) and again as a solo artist (1999)—along with 18 Grammy Awards.
Whether with The Beatles, Wings, or solo, McCartney has shaped modern music like few others. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history, and his impact continues to resonate throughout the music world.
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