Paul McCartney: Through The Years
In honour of the living legend's birthday, here's a look back at the storied life and career of the Beatles frontman
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Paul McCartney is a Beatle, a solo artist, a GRAMMY winner, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. From his time as the leading man of one of the most popular bands in history, to his participation in 2018's March for Our Lives to end gun violence, living legend McCartney has had one hell of a life. Even today at age 77, McCartney is still a sight to behold on the stage. In honour of his birthday, we take a look back at his storied life and career in photos.
Paul McCartney of the The Beatles poses for a portrait sitting on a bed in circa 1964 in London, England.
Paul McCartney posing for the camera, with his camera, at the Southend Odeon on December 9, 1963, in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
Paul McCartney posed on the set of the TV show Ready Steady Go! at Television House on Kingsway, London on 4th October 1963
Paul McCartney performing at Alpha Television Studios, Aston, Birmingham in 1963.
Musician Paul McCartney poses for a portrait holding a Beatles fanzine which depicts "Beatlemania" on the back cover in 1964.
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney relax in a Paris hotel room in 1964.
American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali poses in the ring in mock victory over British pop group The Beatles, meeting the press in New York during an American tour in 1964
The Beatles pose for a portrait in front of an American Flag, New York City, 1964.
Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr (l. to r.) are overwhelmed by view of the New York skyline as seen from Central Park in 1964.
The Beatles at rehearsal the day before their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in NYC in 1964.
Paul McCartney backstage before his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 9, 1964.
Paul McCartney rehearsing in Miami Beach, Fl in 1964.
Paul McCartney completes a crossword puzzle with Patti Boyd (right) and another extra on a train from Marylebone Station during the filming of 'A Hard Day's Night' in April 1964.
Paul McCartney meets Paul McCartney at Madame Tussauds wax Museum on April 29, 1964 in London, United Kingdom.
Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison, wave to fans greeting them at London Airport, on their return from a tour of Australia on July 2, 1964 in London England.
Paul McCartney of The Beatles with his Hohner bass in 1965.
George Harrison pours John Lennon a soft drink at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Harrison, Lennon, and Paul McCartney are surrounded by curious onlookers in 1965.
Paul McCartney gives the thumbs up to fans waiting on the roof of the Queen's building at London Airport, on the group's return from filming 'Help!' in the Bahamas in 1965.
Paul McCartney, bassist and songwriter with The Beatles, performing against a lit backdrop in 1966.
Paul McCartney on 1966 Germany tour on train between Munich and Hamburg. Tony Barrow is in the background.
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