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Paul McCartney: Biography

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Birth Name: James Paul McCartney
Birth Place: Liverpool, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 06/18/1942, Gemini
Profession: Singer; songwriter; musician; actor

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Paul McCartney Fast Facts:

His mother died from breast cancer when he was 14; the same disease would later claim the life of his first wife, Linda.
Joined John Lennon's band, the Quarrymen, in 1957.
Says he wrote the 1965 classic "Yesterday," the most covered song of all time, after having awakened with its melody in his head; he originally called it "Scrambled Eggs."
Was inspired by the Beach Boys' classic album Pet Sounds to help create what became the Beatles' 1967 masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Is very active in charitable work, most notably in support of animal rights and vegetarianism.
Was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a Beatle and as a solo artist.
Is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the Most Successful Songwriter of All Time.

Paul McCartney Relationships:
Nancy Shevell - Wife
Jane Asher - Ex-significant Other
Mary McCartney - Daughter
Heather Mills - Ex-wife
Linda McCartney - Wife (deceased)
Michael McCartney - Brother
Stella McCartney - Daughter
Ruth McCartney - Sister
Angie McCartney - Stepmother
Mary Patricia McCartney - Mother
Beatrice Milly McCartney - Daughter
James McCartney - Father
James McCartney - Son
Heather McCartney - Stepdaughter
Paul McCartney Awards:
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Classical Music-Dance Program - Nominee
1970 Grammy: Best Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special - Winner
1974 Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance By a Duo, Group or Chorus - Winner
1966 Grammy: Best Contemporary (R&R) Solo Vocal Performance--Male or Female - Winner
2011 Grammy: Best Historical Album - Winner
2012 Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album - Winner
2010 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
2001 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song) - Nominee
1964 BAFTA Awards: Most Promising Newcomer to Film - Nominee
1984 BAFTA Awards: Best Original Song Written for a Film - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
2002 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
2010 Grammy: Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance - Winner
2006 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
1967 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1971 Grammy: Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) - Winner
1967 Grammy: Best Contemporary Album - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Music Video - Long Form - Winner
1964 Grammy: Best New Artist - Winner
1964 Grammy: Best Performance By A Vocal Group - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1979 Grammy: Best Rock Instrumental Performance - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
1966 Grammy: Song of the Year - Winner
1970 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song Score) - Winner
1973 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Song) - Nominee

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