Quick Info
| Profession | Musician, Songwriter, Singer, Composer, Bassist |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1942 |
| Age | 84 years |
| Birthplace | Liverpool, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Paul McCartney
The Boys of Dungeon Lane was shortlisted for the 2026 Mercury Prize, marking McCartney's first-ever nomination for the award. The album was one of twelve Albums of the Year chosen from the year's releases.
The Boys of Dungeon Lane reached Number One on the UK Albums chart after its May 2026 release. It was his 24th UK Number One album across his solo, Wings and Beatles work, and it debuted in the Top 5 in more than a dozen countries.
McCartney released 'Home to Us' with Ringo Starr as the second single from The Boys of Dungeon Lane. The song began as a 2024 jam between Starr and producer Andrew Watt.
McCartney released 'Days We Left Behind' as the lead single from his nineteenth solo studio album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. The single's release also confirmed the album's 29 May 2026 release date.
The soundtrack Man on the Run was released, featuring music recorded with Wings between 1969 and 1979 and including three previously unreleased recordings. It accompanies the documentary about his post-Beatles period.
Paul McCartney posted about Brian Wilson and related archival photography content through his official news channel in June 2025. The update highlighted continued interest in his personal archive and public reflections on major music figures.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Wings' album Venus and Mars, the album was reissued in March 2025 as a half-speed mastered LP and in Dolby Atmos. The release was part of a series of 2025 projects connected to McCartney's Wings catalog.
McCartney performed a three-night run of intimate, impromptu concerts at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City ahead of the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special. The shows were part of his ongoing live activity and drew attention as rare small-venue performances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir James Paul McCartney |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Liverpool Institute for Boys |
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| Notes | Left school at 15 |
Personal Life
| Married to Linda McCartney (1969-1998) | |
| Vegetarian and animal rights activist | |
| Married to Nancy Shevell (2011-present) |
Relationships & More
| Spouse (first) | Linda McCartney (m. 1969; she died 1998) |
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| Spouse (current) | Nancy Shevell (m. 2011) |
Family
| Wife: Linda McCartney (1969-1998) | |
| Children: Heather, Mary, Stella, James, and Beatrice | |
| Wife: Nancy Shevell (m. 2011) |
Career
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| Solo Debut | McCartney (1970) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Met John Lennon on 06/07/1957 at Woolton Village Fete in Liverpool | |
| 2. Joined Lennon's Quarrymen, which became the Beatles | |
| 3. First Beatle to release a solo album in 1970 | |
| 4. Known for melodic bass-playing, versatile tenor vocals, and musical eclecticism | |
| 5. Arrested for marijuana possession in Japan in January 1980 and jailed for nine days | |
| 6. Stopped touring after John Lennon's death in December 1980, resuming live performances in 1989 |
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