Paul McCartney is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and composer who was born on June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England. He is widely known for his work as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the Beatles, one of the most successful and influential bands in the history of music.

After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, McCartney formed the band Wings and released a number of successful albums, including "Band on the Run" and "Wings at the Speed of Sound." McCartney has also released numerous solo albums and has collaborated with a number of other artists throughout his career.

McCartney is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, having written numerous classic songs such as "Yesterday," "Let It Be," "Hey Jude," and "Live and Let Die." He has won numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including 18 Grammy Awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (as a member of the Beatles and as a solo artist), and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

In addition to his musical career, McCartney is also known for his philanthropic work, including his support for animal rights and his involvement in numerous charity projects.

• Paul McCartney - bass/guitar/keyboards/vocals
• Linda McCartney - keyboards/vocals - b. Linda Louise Eastman, September 24, 1942, Scarsdale, New York; d. April 17, 1998.
• Denny Laine - guitar/keyboards/vocals - b. Brian Hines, October 29, 1944, England - formerly with Denny Laine and the Diplomats and The Moody Blues.
• Denny Seiwell - drums/vocals