Music Trivia: This Day in Music History, June 18, 1942

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Today is an important day in rock’n'roll history, because it marks the birthday of one of the genre’s most celebrated stars.

Can you guess who it is? Here are a few clues:

1. His first name is James, but millions of screaming fans know him better by his middle name.

2. He owns the publishing rights to every song ever written by Buddy Holly. However, he does not own the rights to his own classic hits.

3. He’s known for his haircut, but his daughter is a popular fashion designer.

4. The Guinness Book of Records declared him the most successful musician/composer in the history of pop music.

Do you know the answer? Check out the Video below for the Answer:

ABOVE: Paul McCartney plays the Beatles’ 1968 White Album hit, “Birthday.“

Born June 18, 1942, James Paul McCartney rose to fame as the bassist/singer for the famously mop-topped British Invasion rock band, the Beatles.

In addition to being one of the most popular bands of all time, the Beatles were recently featured in their own video game. In 1985, pop singer Michael Jackson bought the rights to the Beatles music catalog, meaning that McCartney pays him royalties each time he performs a Beatles classic in concert.

Although he has made headlines for his recent divorce from Heather Mills, McCartney’s daughter Stella has made headlines of her own as a popular fashion designer.