Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is an English musician, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the Beatles, widely considered the most influential rock band in history.
As half of the Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership, he co-wrote some of the most celebrated songs in popular music, including "Yesterday," "Let It Be," and "Hey Jude." Following the Beatles' breakup in 1970, McCartney pursued a successful solo career and formed the band Wings.
He remains one of the best-selling and most honored musicians of all time.
- Fab FourIconic sixties rock quartet
- LiverpoolMajor English port city
- Abbey RoadLondon recording studio street
- Yellow SubmarineSunny-hued diving vessel
George Harrison · Ringo Starr · Let It Be · British Invasion · Ed Sullivan · mop-top · Sixties · psychedelia
Encouraging ballad from 1968
- Let It BeAccept without interference
- BlackbirdLegendary supersonic reconnaissance jet
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- hookCurved catching device
Eleanor Rigby · ballad · lyrics · chorus · verse · bridge · refrain · royalties
One who abstains from flesh
- animal rightsMoral claims for fauna
- PETAAnimal welfare advocacy group
- environmentalismAdvocacy for nature protection
- landminesConcealed explosive ordnance
Pictorial screen symbol
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- GrammysMusic industry awards
- MBECommonwealth service honor
legend · influence · pioneer · living legend · elder statesman · cultural impact · tribute · honoree
Dominant on sinister side
- Come TogetherUnite into one group
- TaxmanRevenue enforcement figure
- fingerstylePlucking strings directly
- toneQuality of sound
John Lennon
- Fab FourIconic sixties rock quartet
- LiverpoolMajor English port city
- Abbey RoadLondon recording studio street
George Harrison · Ringo Starr · Yellow Submarine · Let It Be · British Invasion · Ed Sullivan · mop-top · Sixties · psychedelia · rooftop concert
Hey Jude
Encouraging ballad from 1968
- Let It BeAccept without interference
- BlackbirdLegendary supersonic reconnaissance jet
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
Eleanor Rigby · hook · ballad · lyrics · chorus · verse · bridge · refrain · royalties · catalog
vegetarian
One who abstains from flesh
- animal rightsMoral claims for fauna
- PETAAnimal welfare advocacy group
- environmentalismAdvocacy for nature protection
landmines · Live Aid · charity · humanitarian
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Pictorial screen symbol
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
- GrammysMusic industry awards
MBE · legend · influence · pioneer · living legend · elder statesman · cultural impact · tribute · honoree
left-handed
Dominant on sinister side
- Come TogetherUnite into one group
- TaxmanRevenue enforcement figure
- fingerstylePlucking strings directly
Ram
Adult male ovine
- solo careerOne performer's professional journey
- Male SingersElvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, John Lennon
- Famous leftiesJimi Hendrix, Rafael Nadal, Phil Mickelson, Sandy Koufax, Martina Navratilova
- Grammy WinnersAdele, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
- oldiesElvis, golden oldies, Hound Dog, oldies, Johnny B. Goode
- songwritersBob Dylan, songwriter, lyricists, composer, lyricist
- LiverpoolThe Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Cavern Club
Paul McCartneySid Vicious
Johnny Rotten · Iggy Pop · Kurt Cobain · Lou Reed · Keith Richards
Paul McCartneySid Vicious
Kurt Cobain · Keith Moon · Jim Morrison · Jimi Hendrix · Janis Joplin