Sir Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool, UK in 1942. He co-founded The Beatles in 1960 along with John Lennon and George Harrison, becoming one of the most popular bands of all time. After The Beatles broke up in 1970, McCartney formed another band called Wings with his wife Linda and enjoyed continued success as a solo artist, songwriter and musician. He has written many iconic songs over his illustrious career spanning over 60 years in the music industry.

2. Sir James Paul
McCartney

3. Sir James Paul
McCartney
By Sophie B

4. Sir James Paul
McCartney
By Sophie B

5. By Sophie B

9. Imagine you are standing on the stage. Girls are
fainting and throwing love notes and flowers at you.
You are... Paul McCartney! One of the ‘Fab
Four” (The Beatles). You are the most popular band
$om the ‘60s and decades onwards.

10. Imagine you are standing on the stage. Girls are
fainting and throwing love notes and flowers at you.
You are... Paul McCartney! One of the ‘Fab
Four” (The Beatles). You are the most popular band
$om the ‘60s and decades onwards.

14. Born

15. Born
Sir James Paul McCartney was born on the 18th
of June, 1942 (aged 70). He was born in
Liverpool, United Kingdom. Paul McCartney had
a mother ca&ed Mary, a father ca&ed James
(“Jim”) McCartney and a younger brother named
Michael.

16. Sir James Paul McCartney was born on the 18th
of June, 1942 (aged 70). He was born in
Liverpool, United Kingdom. Paul McCartney had
a mother ca&ed Mary, a father ca&ed James
(“Jim”) McCartney and a younger brother named
Michael.

19. Childhood Days

20. Childhood Days
When Paul McCartney was born his father was not able to
attend his birth as he was a volunteer firefighter during World
W II.
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Paul McCartney attended Stockton Wood Road Primary
School $om 1947 until 1949, when he transferred to Joseph
Wi&iams Junior School due to too many people at Stockton.
In 1953 he passed the 11-plus exam gaining admission to the
Liverpool Institute. In 1954, he met a schoolmate George
Harrison on the bus home $om school. The two quickly
became $iends.

21. When Paul McCartney was born his father was not able to
attend his birth as he was a volunteer firefighter during World
W II.
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Paul McCartney attended Stockton Wood Road Primary
School $om 1947 until 1949, when he transferred to Joseph
Wi&iams Junior School due to too many people at Stockton.
In 1953 he passed the 11-plus exam gaining admission to the
Liverpool Institute. In 1954, he met a schoolmate George
Harrison on the bus home $om school. The two quickly
became $iends.

25. Teenage Years

26. Teenage Years
On 31st of October 1956, when Paul McCartney was 14, his mother died of
embolism. (Blood Clot).
At the age of 14 Paul McCartney’s dad gave him a nickel-plated trumpet for his
birthday, but when rock and ro& became popular he traded it for an acoustic
guitar.
He learnt the guitar and wrote his first song ca&ed ‘I Lost My Little Girl’.
At the age of 15 Paul met John Lennon’s band, The Quarrymen, and John
invited Paul into it. George Harrison joined in 1958 as lead guitarist. By May
1960 the band had tried several names, including Beatals, Johnny and the
Moondogs and the Silver Beetles. In August 1960 they adopted the name The
Beatles. The drummer was Pete Best.

27. Teenage Years
On 31st of October 1956, when Paul McCartney was 14, his mother died of
embolism. (Blood Clot).
At the age of 14 Paul McCartney’s dad gave him a nickel-plated trumpet for his
birthday, but when rock and ro& became popular he traded it for an acoustic
guitar.
He learnt the guitar and wrote his first song ca&ed ‘I Lost My Little Girl’.
At the age of 15 Paul met John Lennon’s band, The Quarrymen, and John
invited Paul into it. George Harrison joined in 1958 as lead guitarist. By May
1960 the band had tried several names, including Beatals, Johnny and the
Moondogs and the Silver Beetles. In August 1960 they adopted the name The
Beatles. The drummer was Pete Best.

28. Teenage Years
On 31st of October 1956, when Paul McCartney was 14, his mother died of
embolism. (Blood Clot).
At the age of 14 Paul McCartney’s dad gave him a nickel-plated trumpet for his
birthday, but when rock and ro& became popular he traded it for an acoustic
guitar.
He learnt the guitar and wrote his first song ca&ed ‘I Lost My Little Girl’.
At the age of 15 Paul met John Lennon’s band, The Quarrymen, and John
invited Paul into it. George Harrison joined in 1958 as lead guitarist. By May
1960 the band had tried several names, including Beatals, Johnny and the
Moondogs and the Silver Beetles. In August 1960 they adopted the name The
Beatles. The drummer was Pete Best.

29. On 31st of October 1956, when Paul McCartney was 14, his mother died of
embolism. (Blood Clot).
At the age of 14 Paul McCartney’s dad gave him a nickel-plated trumpet for his
birthday, but when rock and ro& became popular he traded it for an acoustic
guitar.
He learnt the guitar and wrote his first song ca&ed ‘I Lost My Little Girl’.
At the age of 15 Paul met John Lennon’s band, The Quarrymen, and John
invited Paul into it. George Harrison joined in 1958 as lead guitarist. By May
1960 the band had tried several names, including Beatals, Johnny and the
Moondogs and the Silver Beetles. In August 1960 they adopted the name The
Beatles. The drummer was Pete Best.

32. Musical Career

33. Musical Career
In 1960 the Beatles first show was in Hamburg. This brought
them to the attention of Brian Epstein who later on became their
manager. Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best in August 1962 and the
band had their first hit, “Love Me Do”, in October. They became
very popular in the UK in 1963 and popular in the US a year
later. Their fans became known as ‘Beatlemania’ and Paul was
sometimes referred to as the ‘Cute Beatle’.
In 1967 their manager died. The group was concerned about their
future. Paul gradua&y became the leader and business manger of
the group. Soon Paul decided that they should start making movies.

34. Musical Career
In 1960 the Beatles first show was in Hamburg. This brought
them to the attention of Brian Epstein who later on became their
manager. Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best in August 1962 and the
band had their first hit, “Love Me Do”, in October. They became
very popular in the UK in 1963 and popular in the US a year
later. Their fans became known as ‘Beatlemania’ and Paul was
sometimes referred to as the ‘Cute Beatle’.
In 1967 their manager died. The group was concerned about their
future. Paul gradua&y became the leader and business manger of
the group. Soon Paul decided that they should start making movies.

35. In 1960 the Beatles first show was in Hamburg. This brought
them to the attention of Brian Epstein who later on became their
manager. Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best in August 1962 and the
band had their first hit, “Love Me Do”, in October. They became
very popular in the UK in 1963 and popular in the US a year
later. Their fans became known as ‘Beatlemania’ and Paul was
sometimes referred to as the ‘Cute Beatle’.
In 1967 their manager died. The group was concerned about their
future. Paul gradua&y became the leader and business manger of
the group. Soon Paul decided that they should start making movies.

39. Marriage

40. Marriage
In March 1969, he married Linda
Eastman and in August they had their
first child, Mary, named a*er his mother.

41. Marriage
In March 1969, he married Linda
Eastman and in August they had their
first child, Mary, named a*er his mother.

42. In March 1969, he married Linda
Eastman and in August they had their
first child, Mary, named a*er his mother.

46. Break Up

47. Break Up
In 1970 the Beatles broke up. Paul le+
on the 10th of April and became a
soloist for a while.

48. Break Up
In 1970 the Beatles broke up. Paul le+
on the 10th of April and became a
soloist for a while.

49. In 1970 the Beatles broke up. Paul le+
on the 10th of April and became a
soloist for a while.

53. Wings

54. Wings

55. Wings
A*er the break up Paul McCartney started another
band with his wife and he named it Wings. He had a
drummer ca&ed Denny Seiwe& and a Guitarist ca&ed
Denny Laine.

56. Wings
A*er the break up Paul McCartney started another
band with his wife and he named it Wings. He had a
drummer ca&ed Denny Seiwe& and a Guitarist ca&ed
Denny Laine.

57. Wings
A*er the break up Paul McCartney started another
band with his wife and he named it Wings. He had a
drummer ca&ed Denny Seiwe& and a Guitarist ca&ed
Denny Laine.

58. A*er the break up Paul McCartney started another
band with his wife and he named it Wings. He had a
drummer ca&ed Denny Seiwe& and a Guitarist ca&ed
Denny Laine.

62. Another Child

63. Another Child
In September 1971 he had a second child named
a*er Linda’s grandmothers who were both
ca&ed Ste&a.

64. Another Child
In September 1971 he had a second child named
a*er Linda’s grandmothers who were both
ca&ed Ste&a.

65. In September 1971 he had a second child named
a*er Linda’s grandmothers who were both
ca&ed Ste&a.

69. Conclusion

70. Conclusion
Paul McCartney was an amazing man. He has
done heaps of wonderful things and sti& carries
on right now being a soloist and writing more
and more songs which we can enjoy!

71. Conclusion
Paul McCartney was an amazing man. He has
done heaps of wonderful things and sti& carries
on right now being a soloist and writing more
and more songs which we can enjoy!

72. Conclusion

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