Paul Mccartney

The uncrowned king of music and entertainment, Paul McCartney is the fortunate one among the musicians of the industry to leave a mark on people's memory. His name is synonymous with quality rock music and his larger-than-life public persona is admired by millions across the globe.

The multi talented artist, Paul McCartney is known as an astounding signer, sensational songwriter and composer. A multi-instrumentalist, his other achievements include being a poet, film producer as well as a record producer. He also happens to be an animal rights activist and an entrepreneur. McCartney has had the honor of working with the legendary John Lennon as a member of The Beatles and later as solo artist. His list of credentials extends from winning Grammy Awards to the recognition by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 for his services to music, which made him to be known as 'Sir Paul McCartney' since then. Apart from this, the artist is also an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his contribution as a member of The Beatles. For his immense fame as well as sales records, the legend also has a page in his name in The Guinness Book of World Records.

Paul McCartney was born to be a star. He inherited his talent from his father who was a pianist and led the 'Jim Mac's Jazz Band'in Liverpool. McCartney studied art and music and was a bright student. His mother death when he was only fourteen left him in trauma which made him scribble down his feelings on paper in the form of a song.

Paul McCartney's music career started in 1957, when he met 'John Lennon' in July 1957 during their performance sessions at a local church festival. Lennon was impressed with his talent of playing guitar and the ability to sing in distinct styles. Soon, the artist joined his band, 'The Quarrymen'. Both later laid the foundations of the well known band The Beatles that redefined the term 'stardom' in music history. Paul used to sing, play guitar and write songs for Beatles and charmed everyone with his talent and style.

All the years that Paul McCartney spent with The Beatles can be regarded as the golden period of his life. The Beatlesmania took the whole world by storm in 1960's and everything they did for music hog the limelight. Paul created many hit singles and albums, made several TV shows and films and witnessed gate-shattering crowd during his Beatles days.

In 1970, at the age twenty-eight, Paul McCartney decided to go solo. While some thought that it would be hard for him to make mark sans Beatles, but he proved everyone wrong by forming one of the most commercially successful groups of the 70s named Wings. He formed this band with his wife Linda Eastman McCartney and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. His debut solo album, "McCartney" was a huge hit, claiming the top spot and produced the sensational ballad "Maybe I'm Amazed."

Paul McCartney churned out many top selling hits both with The Beatles and as a solo artist. Time and again he proved his talent by composing sensational melodies as well as penning soulful lyrics. One of his many blockbuster singles "Yesterday" has been covered at least 3,700 times by different artists so far. Moreover, the song has got more than 7,000,000 times air-play on American television and radio.

Like that of sales, Paul McCartney has proven his mettle in the league of Awards. He has got ample praise from the critics for his work and was awarded with many distinctions and honors. Besides his wonderful wins and regular nominations for Grammy, Paul got the Polar Music Prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Music Award, BMI Film & TV Awards and several other music awards for his work. He also got the Oscar in 1971 for his score in a movie "Let It Be". His music in "Vanilla Sky" was highly applauded as well.

Paul McCartney is an all-in-one package as far as his music skills are concerned. Having studied classical piano and guitar in his childhood, Paul McCartney can play any instrument like a master. He has played acoustic, bass guitar and electric guitars, keyboards and piano. This along with over 40 other musical instruments, he has created magic on stage for decades. Indeed his style of playing guitar with left-hand became a style statement during Beatlesmania. Paul's music also varies accordingly as we can listen him everywhere; be it film scores, classical music or electronica music. Just when you think that music is all that he has, Paul McCartney surprises you with his humanitarian efforts and entrepreneur skills.

On the whole, Paul McCartney is an unbeatable artist whose services to music will always be remembered by all. He is highly respected all over the world for his music and work and he diligently maintain his persona as an internationally regarded public figure.

The legend will soon set the arenas ablaze with his live performances. Get your Paul McCartney Tickets as soon as possible and be there to have the time of your life.