Biography
Band on the Run proved post-Beatles identity could be its own grand saga.
Later solo eras embraced classical flirtation, electronica experiments, and stubborn rock stamina.
Live shows stretch hours because catalogs refuse to narrow.
Lossless streams expose Hofner thump, tape slap, and vocal double nuances.
New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.
At a glance
- English singer-songwriter born in Liverpool; founding member of The Beatles.
- Multiple Grammy Awards including wins with The Beatles and as a solo artist.
- Knighted in 1997 and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (Beatles 1988; solo 1999).