Paul McCartney
United Kingdom, 1957–now
English singer, bassist and songwriter, a founder of the Beatles and later of Wings. His melodic writing runs from 'Yesterday' and 'Eleanor Rigby' to 'Band on the Run' across a career of six decades.
MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced Paul McCartney and 0 artists Paul McCartney influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Paul McCartney?
- Little Richard — Little Richard was McCartney's schoolboy idol — his screaming rock'n'roll the model for Paul's own raw vocals.
- Elvis Presley — Elvis was among the American rock'n'rollers who set McCartney on his path.
- Buddy Holly — Buddy Holly's songwriting and melodic sense were a direct model for McCartney's craft.
- Chuck Berry — Chuck Berry's rock'n'roll was foundational to McCartney's early playing and writing.