Sir Paul McCartney is a famed musician, composer, and recording artist who has done movies and television specials; as well as a painter, author, environmentalist, and a community and world activist. Born James Paul McCartney on June 18, 1942 in Liverpool, England, U.K. Originally rose to fame in the early 1960s as a member of The Beatles. Continued musical career after The Beatles breakup in 1970, formed the group Wings, and became a successful solo artist. His songs have won Grammy Awards and have been nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe, and a Emmy. Knighted in December, 1996. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beatles in 1988, and as a solo artist in 1999.
Extensive news and information on albums, fan clubs, family, interviews, photographs, television appearances, archives, and other related subjects. www.macca-central.com
Photographs, gallery location, press releases, and reviews of Paul's artwork exhibition at Kunstforum Lÿz, Siegen, May 1 to July 25, 1999. Available in English and German. www.siegen-wittgenstein.de/kultur/pmc/indexb.htm
Official site with a biography, complete discography, information on radio show, and orchestral performance schedule. www.mplcommunications.com/mccartney
Encyclopedia provides biography including the Beatles, Wings, and his solo career plus special achievements, records held, internal references to related people and topics, quotes, and external links. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney