MUSICIAN

Paul McCartney

1942 - Today

Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon remains the most successful in history. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Paul McCartney has received more than 19,919,781 page views. His biography is available in 112 different languages on Wikipedia making him the 11th most popular musician.

Memorability Metrics

  • 20M

    Page Views (PV)

  • 75.99

    Historical Popularity Index (HPI)

  • 112

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 6.38

    Effective Languages (L*)

  • 6.01

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

In the news

Daily Mail
Sir Paul McCartney, 78, holds hands with wife Nancy Shevell, 60
The Beatles rocker, 78, cut a low-key figure as he walked along the shore with his stunning wife, 60, with both of the couple donning protective face masks
person By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline
calendar Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Billboard
How to Watch Ringo Starr’s ‘Big Birthday Show’ Featuring Paul McCartney, Gary Clark Jr. & More
Ringo Starr is turning 80 on July 7, and the Beatle is celebrating with a jam-packed birthday celebration.
person Rania Aniftos
calendar Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Billboard
Paul McCartney, Jason Isbell, The Who & More Wish Ringo Starr a Happy Birthday
Ringo Starr turned the big 8-0 on Tuesday (July 7).
person Rania Aniftos
calendar Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Rappler
Ringo Starr marks 80th birthday at online gig with Paul McCartney
LOS ANGELES, USA – With a little help from his friends, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was set to hold an online 80th birthday bash Tuesday featuring former bandmate Paul McCartney, in aid of charities including Black Lives Matter. Normally the British musician …
person Agence France-Presse
calendar Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Paul McCartney ranks 11 out of 2,258. Before him are Niccolò Paganini, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix, and Louis Armstrong. After him are Leonard Cohen, Leopold Mozart, Elton John, Ray Charles, Arcangelo Corelli, and George Harrison.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1942, Paul McCartney ranks 6. Before him are Muhammad Ali, Stephen Hawking, Muammar Gaddafi, Amitabh Bachchan, and Jimi Hendrix. After him are Eusébio, Harrison Ford, Ratko Mladić, Hu Jintao, Martin Scorsese, and Barbra Streisand.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Paul McCartney ranks 68 out of 5,347. Before him are Edward Jenner (1749), Elizabeth Taylor (1932), Ragnar Lodbrok (null), John Dee (1527), William of Ockham (1285), and Harold Harefoot (1016). After him are James VI and I (1566), Guy Fawkes (1570), Charles Babbage (1791), Roger Bacon (1220), Alex Ferguson (1941), and Charles, Prince of Wales (1948).

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Among MUSICIANS In United Kingdom

Among musicians born in United Kingdom, Paul McCartney ranks 2. Before him are John Lennon (1940). After him are Elton John (1947), George Harrison (1943), Ringo Starr (1940), Brian May (1947), Mark Knopfler (1949), Eric Clapton (1945), Cat Stevens (1948), Bon Scott (1946), Jeff Beck (1944), and Sting (1951).

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