In many respects Paul McCartney was the group's most rounded musician, and possibly even its best guitarist. It was he that devised many of the riffs and even played some of the most memorable solos, such as on Taxman (Revolver), Ticket To Ride and his killer Epiphone Casino riff on Paperback Writer.
Paul McCartney is widely considered one of the greatest bass guitarists of all time. He was a member of the Beatles, who are considered one of the most influential bands of all time. McCartney was born in 1942 in Liverpool, England. He started playing guitar at the age of 15.
John is on record as saying that Paul was a better musician, that he, John, had a basic guitar style, and for that reason he never had the confidence to jam with other musicians or play on their records like Paul, George and Ringo did.
As an instrumentalist, Paul was the best of the Beatles by a long country mile. He is among the best bass players ever. And on guitar, at least the equal of many designated guitarists in many bands, including his own. He was perfectly competent on piano and drums as well.
Harrison had a broader range and the ability to craft a two bar lick that stuck in your mind. Lennon had a gift for chording that made his songs his. And he had the power that drove the band.
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In fact, there are many that say he overshadowed even the most revered guitar deity of the 1960s, Eric Clapton. Even Clapton himself later admitted, “He astounded everyone beyond belief. It's an achievement that no one will ever surpass.”
In many respects Paul McCartney was the group's most rounded musician, and possibly even its best guitarist. It was he that devised many of the riffs and even played some of the most memorable solos, such as on Taxman (Revolver), Ticket To Ride and his killer Epiphone Casino riff on Paperback Writer.
Of people who are at least somewhat familiar with the Beatles, 43% say they love McCartney, while somewhat fewer say they love each of the three other band members, including John Lennon (34% love him), Ringo Starr (32%), and George Harrison (31%).
Despite Harrison's accolade, Paul McCartney achieved the greatest chart success through the sheer quantity of music he has released. Macca was the most prolific Beatle whose solo career outlasted the other Beatles, especially both John Lennon and George Harrison, whose lives were taken from them far too early.
Paul McCartney: Paul's massive success with The Beatles and subsequent massive solo success leads me to believe he was the most talented Beatle.
The Beatles — Ringo Starr
Perhaps it might seem mean to pick on the seemingly good-natured Ringo Starr, but he kinda feels like he was the odd man out in regards to raw talent in The Beatles. While the guy could play fine, he wasn't exactly amazing, and was probably better suited to the band's early material.
Paul McCartney's 20 favourite Beatles songs:
'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)' 'Strawberry Fields Forever' 'Hey Jude' 'Blackbird'
Whilst there are a couple of figures that made strong claims, including Chuck Berry whom Lennon once described as rock and roll incarnate, we think it's safe to say that old 'Slowhand' himself, Eric Clapton, was Lennon's favourite ever guitarist.
Was Paul McCartney a better musician than John Lennon from the very start in The Quarrymen? The short answer is yes. John said more than once that the reason he asked Paul to join his band was because Paul was a better guitarist than he was. Also, John didn't even know how to tune his guitar while Paul did.
Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock and roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly.
It's generally believed that John was the better lyricist, and Paul the better melody writer. The above examples show just how strong they each were at both words & music. Music critics tend to look to the lyrics of songs as they search for meanings upon which to write reviews.
McCartney and Asher were together from 1963 to 1968. Towards the end of their relationship, however, he began to have a wandering eye. In 1968 McCartney started a secret affair with American star Francie Schwartz. Asher found out when she returned from an acting job early and found the Beatle in bed with Schwartz.
Most number one singles by a songwriter (US/UK)
McCartney is credited as the writer on 32 number one hits in the US to Lennons 26 (with 23 co-written), whereas Lennon authored 29 UK number ones to McCartney's 28 (25 co-written).
Paul McCartney and George Harrison became friends when they were around 11 and 10 years old or 12 and 11 respectively, they met on the bus transporting them to the Liverpool Institute for school. They soon found they had a mutual love of music. They soon became best friends.
All of The Beatles did very well with women, but Paul was almost every girl's dream. Even when he was dating Jane Asher and even living in her family's house, he slept around a lot. After he started dating Linda Eastman, he turned around and became a one woman man.
No. While Paul was a very innovative bass player, his guitar playing was skillfully predicable. George didn't just play guitar, it was lead, rhythm, acoustic, classical, 12 string, slide… There's a reason why Harrison had a reputation for never playing wrong notes.
Paul was undoubtedly the best piano player in The Beatles. Other than George Martin's contributions on the instrument, Paul played most of the piano parts - even on the others' songs.
Paul McCartney was the bassist for The Beatles, but he played far more instruments than just the bass guitar. Even on the band's records, McCartney jumped from instrument to instrument, taking over for his bandmates. He's a highly accomplished musician, as evidenced by his mastery over dozens of instruments.
However, there is one person that he considers to be far greater than himself, the ultimate guitar hero, Jimi Hendrix. In fact, Page has never been shy about throwing around his admiration for certain guitarists.
A master of the devastating solo and electrifying riff, the Artist was also a considerable talent when it came to vigorous funk and elegant chord-craft. Never one to shy from demonstrating his superhuman guitar credentials, Prince's canon of studio albums features innumerable examples of his talent.