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Paul McCartney and John Lennon formed successful songwriting partnership

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Paul McCartney led the successful band Wings

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Paul McCartney achieved massive record sales milestones

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Paul McCartney wrote numerous number one Billboard hits

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Paul McCartney received knighthood for services to music

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Paul McCartney performed for largest paying stadium audience

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Paul McCartney advocates for animal rights and vegetarianism

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Paul McCartney inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Paul McCartney achieved sustained commercial success over six decades

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Paul McCartney deported from Japan after detention

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Paul McCartney arrested for marijuana possession in Barbados

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