McCartney
Americannoun
noun
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Sir Paul. born 1942, English rock musician and songwriter; member of the Beatles (1961–70); leader of Wings (1971–81). His recordings include Band on the Run (1973), "Mull of Kintyre" (1977), Flowers in the Dirt (1989), and Driving Rain (2001)
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his daughter, Stella . born 1971, British fashion designer.
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British artists Ed Sheeran -- another Swift pal -- and Paul McCartney may also go on stage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney has sold for nearly £1,000 after being donated to a charity shop.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
But you can’t pretend he’s not Paul McCartney.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Linda McCartney didn’t deserve any of the hate she received, but it’s a little disrespectful to try to compare her to working musicians who spent their lives working on their craft.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
The international prestige of Handel was unmatched among British composers until Lennon and McCartney in the 1960s.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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