Sir Paul Mccartney Family - Celebrity Family

Sir Paul McCartney was a member of The Beatles, legendary musical group along with John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. He is a revered figure in society and has played many roles throughout the years- that of a singer, writer, poet, artist, entrepreneur, composer and humanitarian.

He has more than three thousand copyrights under his name. He made his mark in history by becoming one of the most recognized music artists in the world as a member of a group as well as a solo artist. He received an MBE in 1965 and was knighted in 1997 for his great services to music. He has composed both classical as well as electronic music. Paul is very involved with charity work and has donated a lot of money to causes like animal rights, music education, poverty, land mines, vegetarianism and seal hunting.

Paul McCartney’s Parents – James McCartney and Mary P McCartney

His mother, Mary Patricia McCartney worked as a medical nurse and a midwife in the Liverpool General Hospital where he was born. His father, James McCartney (Jim), worked as a cotton salesman and a jazz pianist for the Jim Mac’s Jazz Band in Liverpool. His mother was very dedicated to her job and even rode a bicycle to the hospital to spend time with her patients. When Paul was fourteen, she passed away due to breast cancer. He soon met John Lennon at a local church festival and they bonded over their mutual love for music and the fact that both their mothers had passed away while they were still in their teens.

Paul McCartney’s Siblings 

Sir Paul McCartney has a younger brother named Michael. He is better known by the name Mike McGear which he uses so as to not capitalize on his older brother’s fame. Michael is a talented and a recognized Liverpool poet. He belongs to a group called ‘The Scaffold’.