The Beatles with John Lennon and George Harrison in 1960. Writing many famous songs including Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, Blackbird, The Long and Winding Road and Let It Be to name just a few, the legend has spent six decades in the spotlight. READ MORE: 80 Paul McCartney facts about Beatles legend's life as he celebrates his 80th birthday After life with the Fab Four, Sir Paul launched a successful solo career and continues to perform - returning to the city on many occasions.
And Sir Paul is still performing with the same vigour he had during The Beatles’ peak in the 1960s. Video: Paul McCartney: I never got round to telling John Lennon I loved him (Evening Standard)This year, only a week after he turns 80, he will become Glastonbury festival's oldest ever headline act.
In addition to being a leading force in The Beatles, McCartney has enjoyed a glittering solo career since 1970, when he released his first solo album “McCartney”.
He is the only musician ever to have had number one hits as a solo artist, as well as part of a duet, trio, quartet, and a quintet.
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