Paul McCartney musician
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Birth name: James Paul McCartney
Born: 18 June 1942 (age 68)Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Genres:
Rock, psychedelic rock, experimental rock,
rock and roll, pop,
hard rock, classical music
Occupations:
Composer, musician, artist,
activist, record producer,
film producer, businessman
Instruments: Vocals, bass, guitar, piano,
keyboards, drums, ukulele, mandolin
Years active: 1957–present
Labels:
Hear Music, Apple, Parlophone,
Capitol, Columbia, Concord Music Group,
EMI, One Little Indian, Vee-Jay
Associated acts:
The Beatles, The Fireman,
The Quarrymen, Wings,
Linda McCartney, Denny Laine
Website www.paulmccartney.com
Notable instruments
Höfner 500/1
Rickenbacker 4001S
Gibson Les Paul
Epiphone Texan
Epiphone Casino
Fender Esquire
Fender Jazz Bass
Yamaha BB1200 Bass
Wal 5-String Bass
Martin D-28
Biography
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Awards and Nominations
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Academy Awards, USA (Nominated:2 of the Year:1974,2002 andWon:2) | |||
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Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
1971 | Won | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song Score |
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BAFTA Awards (Nominated:2 of the Year:19785,1965) | |||
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Emmy Awards (Nominated:2 of the Year:1998,2006) | |||
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