Paul McCartney, now Sir James Paul McCartney, has penned over fifty top ten hits, making him the most successful popular music composer in history. He was born in Liverpool and his father, who was a self-taught pianist, encouraged Paul's musical inclinations. Paul's mother died when he was just fourteen, which was said to give him a special bond with John Lennon, whose mother also died when he was young.

While in the Beatles, Lennon and McCartney were one of the most famous and successful song writing duos of their time. It is said that they didn't exactly collaborate on songs from the beginning but, more often, finished a song for the other or contributed ideas to it. When the Beatles finally broke up, then, many expected the music to stop. However, both John Lennon and Paul McCartney (as well as their bandmates George Harrison and Ringo Starr) continued to record and perform their own particular brand of rock and roll.

To this day, Paul McCartney remains an active songwriter and performer. In fact, when Paul McCartney gives a concert--with or without his new band Wings--it generally sells out almost immediately. For that reason, any individual interested in McCartney tickets needs to plan ahead and/or be ready to spend a fair amount of money.

The best way to get McCartney tickets is to learn, far in advance, when the tickets go on sale and try to purchase them directly from the box office, even if it means waiting in line or camping out overnight. Despite your best efforts, however, you may find yourself empty-handed. Rest assured that you do have options. As long as you don't mind paying a higher price, you should be able to purchase yourself some decent McCartney tickets by shopping online auctions.

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