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Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE (born 18 June 1942 in Liverpool, England) is a British singer, composer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist most famous for being a member of The Beatles. He is also a published poet, painter, philanthropist, animal rights activist, and multi-media executive/producer. Sir Paul McCartney has been recognised by every music and entertainment association, including Guinness Book, as the most successful and popular composer/songwriter/entertainer in the history of popular music.
After the Beatles disbanded, he debuted as a solo artist with the 1970 album "39887" and formed the band Wings (2) with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. He resumed his solo career after Wings broke up in April 1981.
McCartney received appointment as Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965 and, in 1997, McCartney was knighted for services to music.
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