Paul McCartney was a member of the Beatles, one of the most influential and successful bands in music history. He was born in Liverpool, England in 1942 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time. McCartney was the bassist and singer for the Beatles, and wrote many of their most popular songs, including 'Hey Jude' and 'Let It Be'. He has also had a successful solo career, releasing numerous albums and singles. McCartney is still active in the music industry today, and continues to tour and perform.