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Sir Paul McCartney is a globally renowned singer, songwriter and musician who was part of the Beatles' iconic duo with John Lennon.
Paul McCartney is a British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is one of the most celebrated and successful musicians of all time, being known for his involvement in The Beatles and an acclaimed solo career. He was the main songwriter in The Beatles and has won multiple awards and accolades, including 18 Grammy Awards.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1942</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Paul McCartney is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 18, 1942, Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool, England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins The Quarrymen</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 15, Paul McCartney joined John Lennon's band, The Quarrymen.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of The Beatles</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Quarrymen evolved into The Beatles, with Paul McCartney as the bassist and co-lead vocalist.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1964</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beatles' American Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Beatles made their American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, achieving massive popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Beatles Disband</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Beatles disbanded, and Paul McCartney started his solo career.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Wings</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paul McCartney formed the band Wings, achieving multiple successful albums.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II</div><div class='timeline-text'>Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music.</div></div></div>
Sir Paul McCartney, an English rock singer, songwriter, and composer, was born on June 18, 1942 and is currently 81 years old. He rose to fame as a member of the iconic Beatles and is still one of the world's most celebrated musicians, having released music as a solo artist and with Wings as well.
Paul McCartney has an estimated net worth of $1.2B. He rose to fame in the 1960s as the bassist and later the singer of the iconic band The Beatles. His wealth comes from the band's success, his subsequent solo career and other business investments.
