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If you already know the basics about Paul McCartney, scroll down to the bottom to learn more!
- Paul was born on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, England. His parents were named James (Jim) and Mary. Paul later named two of his children after his parents.
- Paul McCartney is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world.
- Paul is often referred to as "Macca" by affectionate fans.
- Paul is best known as a founding member of "The Beatles," a British band that redefined the entire face of music. The other members of the Beatles were John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.
- Paul McCartney played (a Hofner violin) bass in The Beatles.
- He is also lefthanded.
- Paul's appeared in several films throughout his career. They include: A Hard Day's Night, Help!, Let It Be, and Give My Regards to Broad Street.
- Macca also composes classical music, including "Liverpool Oratorio," "Standing Stone" and "Working Classical."
- He sometimes rumored to go incognito as "The Fireman," who recorded "Strawberry Ships Oceans Forests," and "Rushes."
- Some of McCartney's music and music videos have been banned by the BBC and other media organizations. His "Beautiful Night" video, which featured a nude swimming scene in classic taste, was censored in the United States. Political opinion in music has also been banned in songs such as "Give Ireland Back To The Irish."
- Paul, along with his late wife, Linda, has always been an avid supporter of animal rights, supporting several organizations such as PETA, Friends of the Earth
- Paul married Linda Louise Eastman on March 12th, 1969, just two weeks before John Lennon married Yoko Ono.
- Linda and Paul have three children together: Mary, Stella, and James. Paul also adopted Linda's daughter, Heather, from Linda's previous marriage to Melvin See.
- Paul was known as "The Cute Beatle."
- The Beatles gained worldwide fame using the medium of television in addition to touring and recording.
- In 1965, The Beatles received their MBE medals from the Queen of England.
- From 1966-1967, The Beatles stop touring and concentrate on releasing hits from the studio. This was previously unheard of in the record industry, however the Beatles’ success proved that they had made the correct and profitable decision
- In 1968, Paul and the Beatles formed Apple Corps. They alsod the Apple Boutique, a store in London where Pattie Boyd Harrison’s (George’s then-wife) sister Jenny worked. Jenny later wed Mick Fleetwood, founding member of Fleetwood Mac.
- Paul went solo after the breakup of the Beatles. He then formed the band Wings, which also included Linda. Paul remained with Wings throughout the 1970's. He went solo again in 1980 with the release of McCartney II.
- He worked with Michael Jackson in the early 1980's, with 'The Girl Is Mine' and 'Say Say Say.'
- Macca scored more hits in the 1980's, but worked mostly in the studio. He toured again in 1989.
- Paul went on to fund LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts)
- He toured again in 1993.
- Paul received the great honor of being knighted around the time of his release of Flaming Pie.
- McCartney is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Paul then released two more classical albums: Standing Stone and Working Classical
- Linda passed away in 1998. Linda Eastman McCartney was and still is known for her incredible contributions to the animal rights movement. She is also remembered for being a wonderful vegetarian cook, also marketing her frozen vegetarian meals throughout Europe. Linda was a beloved wife and mother to her family and made outstanding contributions to the art of photography. She took many family oriented photos, and before that, many famous rock and roll photos.
- Paul and MPL, his company, became more internet-saavy, with an informative website: MPL Communications , a Club for Linda: Linda McCartney's Wide Prairie Club , and live feed broadcasts. He has also released paintings and was featured in an exhibit in Siegan, Germany.
- Paul of course loves animals and has kept English Sheepdogs as pets.
- Paul was once seriously involved with an actress named Jane Asher.
- Paul had never ridden a horse until the Alps scene in “Help!,” but he has since become a good rider.
- Paul and Linda have supposedly only spent very few nights apart. Those nights were due to Paul’s arrest in Japan for possession of marijuana.
- While The Beatles experimented with drugs in the 1960’s, Paul McCartney explained in a later interview that he recommends a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free lifestyle as the cleanest choice. However he also notes that the polluted air we breathe is almost as unclean as anything one might inhale.
- Paul McCartney was in the first issue of Hustler Magazine and also appeared with Linda in Playboy Magazine. Of course, these were all interview-related articles.
- The Beatles were rumored to have smoked pot in the bathroom at Buckingham Palace, but such rumors have since been refuted.
- Paul's mother died of breast cancer when he was young. His mother was a midwife and his father a cotton salesman.
- Paul has a brother named Michael. Their father later remarried a woman named Angie who had a daughter (Paul's stepsister) Ruth.
- There has been a bit of skepticism brought on by Angie, Ruth, and former Wings member Denny Laine regarding a few aspects of Paul's life, including attacks on Paul and Linda's marriage and parenting abilities.
- Paul continues to raise money for cancer research facilities that do not test on animals.
- Paul is a grandfather! Mary's son is named Arthur.
- Paul McCartney is currently engaged to Heather Mills.