Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBEis an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame with the rock band the Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop music. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is one of the most celebrated of the 20th century. After the band's break-up, he pursued a solo career and formed Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth18 June 1942
CityLiverpool, England
I did cocaine for about a year around the time of Sgt Pepper. Coke and maybe some grass to balance it out. I was never completely crazy with cocaine. I'd been introduced to it and at first it seemed OK, like anything that's new and stimulating. When you start working your way through it, you start thinking: 'Mmm, this is not so cool an idea,' especially when you start getting those terrible comedowns.
It's a lifelong gift, something you can call on at any time.
When two great saints meet, it's a humbling experience.
And what's the point of changing when I'm happy as I am?
When we were kids we always used to say, ‘Okay, whoever dies first, get a message through.’ When John died, I thought, ‘Well, maybe we’ll get a message,’ because I know he knew the deal. I haven’t had a message from John.
George Harrison and John Lennon were the ones most against touring ... I'd been trying to say ..Ah, tourings good and it keeps us sharp .. but finally I agreed with them
Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm sixty-four?
I'm not religious, but I'm very spiritual.
It's like there was me, then the Beatles phase, and now I'm me again.
I thought the only lonely place was on the moon.
Tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun
Personal differences, musical differences, business differences, but most of all because I have a better time with my family.
You guys ready to do this?
I do like Eddie Van Halen as a player. He gets it right quite often.