Paul McCartney

English singer, songwriter, and musician Sir James Paul McCartney rose to prominence in the world with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and co-wrote and sang lead vocals with John Lennon. One of the best-known composers and performers of all time, McCartney is renowned for his melodious bass playing, wide vocal range in the tenor range, and musical eclecticism, which includes everything from classical music to electronica and pre-rock and roll pop. His songwriting collaboration with John Lennon continues to be the most popular in history.