Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to international prominence as the Beatles' co-lead vocalist, co-composer, and bassist. He is recognized for his lyrical approach to bass playing, diverse and broad tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre-rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. He is one of the most successful writers and performers of all time. His songwriting collaboration with John Lennon is still the most successful in music history.

McCartney has written or co-authored 32 songs that have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with 25.5 million RIAA-certified copies sold in the United States as of 2009. Two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999), an Academy Award, 18 Grammy Awards, a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965, and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music are among his achievements, making him the best rockstar of all time.

Born: June 18, 1942, Walton, Liverpool, United Kingdom