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BABY PAUL (Room 104)
James Paul McCartney was born on 18th June 1942 at Walton Hospital. His father, Jim, was a cotton salesman and part-time musician, while his mother, Mary, was a midwife. The McCartneys later had a second son, Michael, who went on to achieve fame as a member of The Scaffold and is today an internationally renowned photographer.
The family moved frequently, as their homes were provided through Mary’s employment, but Paul and Mike were raised in a stable and loving environment. Both boys passed their 11+ examinations, enabling them to attend a grammar school—in their case, the Liverpool Institute in the city centre.
The stability of their lives was shattered in October 1956 when Mary died of breast cancer. This devastating loss ultimately brought Paul closer to his new friend, John Lennon, who would later suffer the tragic loss of his own mother.
Paul’s musical abilities were encouraged from a young age, particularly by his father, who had once led a jazz band. Jim gave Paul a trumpet for his birthday, which he later swapped for an acoustic guitar as rock and roll took hold. Paul taught himself to play by ear, famously restringing the guitar to suit his left-handed playing style. His early influences included Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and Elvis Presley—artists who would leave a lasting impact on his songwriting and performance style.
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BABY PAUL (Room 104)
James Paul McCartney was born on 18th June 1942 at Walton Hospital. His father, Jim, was a cotton salesman and part-time musician, while his mother, Mary, was a midwife. The McCartneys later had a second son, Michael, who went on to achieve fame as a member of The Scaffold and is today an internationally renowned photographer.
The family moved frequently, as their homes were provided through Mary’s employment, but Paul and Mike were raised in a stable and loving environment. Both boys passed their 11+ examinations, enabling them to attend a grammar school—in their case, the Liverpool Institute in the city centre.
The stability of their lives was shattered in October 1956 when Mary died of breast cancer. This devastating loss ultimately brought Paul closer to his new friend, John Lennon, who would later suffer the tragic loss of his own mother.
Paul’s musical abilities were encouraged from a young age, particularly by his father, who had once led a jazz band. Jim gave Paul a trumpet for his birthday, which he later swapped for an acoustic guitar as rock and roll took hold. Paul taught himself to play by ear, famously restringing the guitar to suit his left-handed playing style. His early influences included Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and Elvis Presley—artists who would leave a lasting impact on his songwriting and performance style.
Artwork © Shannon