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McCartney, Paul, 1942-

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biographical statement

Sir James Paul McCartney ; English musician, singer, songwriter and composer; born Liverpool, England; member of the Beatles; after the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine; genres: Rock, pop, classical, electronica; occupations: Musician, composer, music producer, film producer, businessman.