Paul McCartney: Facts & Related Content
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Facts
| Also Known As | Sir James Paul McCartney |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1942 (age 82) • Liverpool • England |
| Awards And Honors | Grammy Award (2010) • Kennedy Center Honors (2010) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1999) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1988) • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1974) • Grammy Award (1971) • Grammy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1966) • Grammy Award (1966) |
| Notable Works | “Flowers in the Dirt” • “Yesterday” |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Linda McCartney • daughter Stella McCartney |
Did You Know?
- Paul McCartney has won the Grammy Award for lifetime achievement both as a solo artist and as part of the Beatles.
- Before becoming a musician, McCartney was an electrician.
- Some conspiracy theorists claim that McCartney was killed in an accident in 1966 and that a look-alike has been pretending to be him ever since.
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