Paul McCartney is without a doubt one of the greatest, if not the greatest, musicians in the history of music. McCartney gained notoriety in the 1960s when he and Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John Lennon created The Beatles, a band that will remain the best of all time.
As a member of The Beatles, McCartney wrote and produced a number of hit songs for the group, that is until his departure 10 years later in 1970. Despite leaving The Beatles, Paul McCartney found even more success as a solo artist, scoring a number of Hot 100 number ones and albums.
After proving himself to be one of the best there is, the singer has been honoured with a number of awards and titles that only very few people have been given. From being a member of the hottest band in the world to a super successful solo career, here are 13 of Paul McCartney's most memorable achievements.
13 Member Of The Biggest Music Group In History
When it comes to Paul McCartney's accomplishments over the course of his career, the biggest remains the fact that he was a member of the biggest band in music history. McCartney, who was a lead vocalist and guitar player during the groups time together, is currently one of two of the only remaining members of the band to still be alive!
12 He Has Won Multiple Grammy Awards
There is no doubt that Paul McCartney has proven himself to be one of the most notorious musicians in music history, and his Grammy's prove just that. Paul received 9 Grammy's when he was a part of The Beatles, and a whopping 18 Grammy's as a solo artist! Talk about being a decorated artist.
11 Inducted In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame With The Beatles
After releasing hit after hit, and creating what was known to be Beatlemania, The Beatles were an untouchable group that broke music records with each album. Considering just how incredible Paul and the gang were, it was only fitting for them to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988!
10 And Inducted In The Hall Of Fame As A Solo Artist
After being inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles back in 1988, Paul McCartney could add another accomplishment to his list after being inducted to the Hall of Fame as a solo artist only 11 years later! The star was also honoured by former Beatles member and friend, Ringo Starr, at the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.
9 He Was Knighted By The Queen Herself
While Paul McCartney is, in fact, Paul McCartney, he is also famously known as Sir Paul McCartney and it is all thanks to the Queen! Only two years before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth herself in 1997 and was later given the Legion of Honour in 2012 by her majesty yet again.
8 He & John Lennon Wrote Most Of The Beatles Songs
Whether you were a fan of The Beatles or not, there is no denying that they came out with some of the greatest music ever. From "Let It Be", "Hey Jude", and "Here Comes The Sun", The Beatles have managed to score themselves a number of hits, and it is all thanks to Paul McCartney and John Lennon, who wrote the majority of the bands hit songs during their time together.
7 He Scored More Number Ones Than Anyone Else
During his time with The Beatles, his various other groups, and as a solo artist, Paul McCartney has managed to write, produce and record a whopping 22 Billboard Hot 100 number one songs. Not only is this a huge achievement for McCartney, but it is also the current record for most number-one songs! The only artist to come even close to such a feat is Mariah Carey, who currently holds 19 number one hits.
6 Paul Co-Founded Apple Records
During his time as a Beatle, Paul McCartney and the rest of the group opened up their very own record company, titled Apple Records, in 1968! They created the label mainly for other artists, however, they began to represent themselves and began recording songs under their very own label.
5 He Has Been A Part Of A Couple Musical Groups
Paul McCartney broke the hearts of millions upon millions of people when he announced that he would officially be leaving The Beatles in 1970. He was the first member to leave the band after having far too many creative differences, which later inspired him to create a new band alongside his wife, Linda, called Paul McCartney & Wings.
4 He Has Amassed A Net Worth Of Over A Billion Dollars
Over the course of Paul McCartney's nearly 60-year career as a musician, he has managed to sell out stadiums across the world, reaching number one in just about every country, and break more records than any artist in the world. With that many achievements, it is no surprise that the artist has managed to amass a net worth of over $1.2 billion, yes, billion with a B!
3 McCartney Also Founded A Performing Arts School
As someone as successful in music as Paul McCartney, it would only be fitting for the musician to open up a music institute of his own, so he did! McCartney founded and opened the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1996, which is a higher education institute for like-minded musicians exploring their creative selves in one of England's most prestigious music schools.
2 Received A Number Of Prizes Due To His Musical Contributions
As someone as decorated as Paul McCartney, it is no surprise that the artist continues to receive all sorts of honours and awards at this point in his career. One of the most prestigious awards Paul has received was back in 2014 where he was honoured with the Gershwin Award by none other than former President Barack Obama.
1 Named MusiCares Person Of The Year
In addition to his massive collection of awards and honours, Paul McCartney was also named MusiCares Person of the Year back in 2012! This additional honour is yet another reason as to why Paul McCartney is and always will be one of the greatest musicians to ever grace the entertainment industry.