![]() ![]() Yet no book has revealed the headwaters of his genius or, for that matter, explained why the Beatles' talented and adventurous musician seemed to abandon his position as an innovator, trading the daring of Sgt. More than a rock star, more than a celebrity, McCartney is a cultural touchstone. Governments have celebrated him, persecuted him, thrown him in prison, and knighted him. He has been worshiped and ridiculed, his work revered and reviled. An international superstar for more than 40 years, he has not only sold hundreds of millions of records but has also altered the course of popular culture. ![]() The composer of "Yesterday", "Hey Jude", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Let It Be", Paul McCartney is one of the most famous men in the world, yet one of the most elusive. ![]() The book explores McCartney through the perspective of his lyrics, spanning his career from his years with the Beatles to his solo albums today. ![]() The best-selling author of Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson now presents an in-depth biography of the legendary musician and icon Paul McCartney, exploring his impact on music and culture, his personal triumphs and defeats, and his post-Beatles relationships with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. ![]()
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