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'''Sir Paul McCartney''' (born 18 June 1942) is a British musician and songwriter, and a former member of {{w|The Beatles}} and {{w|Wings}}. He is noted by the ''{{w|Guinness World Records}}'' as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.<ref>{{cite web | '''Sir Paul McCartney''' (born 18 June 1942) is a British musician and songwriter, and a former member of {{w|The Beatles}} and {{w|Wings}}. He is noted by the ''{{w|Guinness World Records}}'' as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.<ref>{{cite web | ||
| − | |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2008/09/080916.aspx |title=Guinness World Records Launches 2009 Edition |work=Guinness World Records |accessdate=5 March 2010}}</ref> He appeared in the episode "[[Lisa the Vegetarian]]" as himself, alongside his now deceased wife [[Linda McCartney|Linda]]. | + | |url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2008/09/080916.aspx |title=Guinness World Records Launches 2009 Edition |work=Guinness World Records |accessdate=5 March 2010}}</ref> He appeared in the episode "[[Lisa the Vegetarian]]" as himself, alongside his now deceased wife [[Linda McCartney|Linda]]. |
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| + | McCartney was the final surviving Beatle to appear on ''The Simpsons'' after [[Ringo Starr]] and [[George Harrison]]. {{w|John Lennon}} died in 1980, years before the show began. Harrison died in 2001, years after his own, McCartney's, and Starr's appearances on the show. McCartney's stipulation for appearing was that Lisa's descision to become a vegetarian would be a permanent character change, to which producer [[David Mirkin]] agreed.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961291.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|title='Simpsons' chat closes Paley fest|last=Schneider|first=Michael|date=March 16, 2007|work=Variety|accessdate=2008-12-28}}</ref> | ||
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Paul McCartney
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- This article is about Paul McCartney the musician and guest voice actor. For the character, please see Paul McCartney (character).
Sir Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is a British musician and songwriter, and a former member of The Beatles and Wings. He is noted by the Guinness World Records as the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music.[1] He appeared in the episode "Lisa the Vegetarian" as himself, alongside his now deceased wife Linda.
McCartney was the final surviving Beatle to appear on The Simpsons after Ringo Starr and George Harrison. John Lennon died in 1980, years before the show began. Harrison died in 2001, years after his own, McCartney's, and Starr's appearances on the show. McCartney's stipulation for appearing was that Lisa's descision to become a vegetarian would be a permanent character change, to which producer David Mirkin agreed.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Guinness World Records Launches 2009 Edition. Guinness World Records. Retrieved on 5 March 2010.
- ↑ Schneider, Michael. "'Simpsons' chat closes Paley fest", Variety. Retrieved on 2008-12-28.
External links
Guest stars in season 7
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| Tito Puente • Mickey Rooney • Phil Hartman • Joan Kenley • Frank Welker • Paul McCartney • Linda McCartney • Paul Anka • Dennis Bailey • Ron Brooks • Trish Doolan • Marsha Waterbury • Glenn Close • Harry Morgan • Kelsey Grammer • R. Lee Ermey • Buzz Aldrin • Liz Georges • Lawrence Tierney • Tom Kite • Bob Newhart • Donald Sutherland • Kirk Douglas • Alex Rocco • Jack Sheldon • Suzanne Somers • Jeff Goldblum • Joe Mantegna • Peter Frampton • Cypress Hill (B-Real • DJ Muggs • Sen Dog) • The Smashing Pumpkins (Billy Corgan • James Iha • Jimmy Chamberlin • D'arcy Wretzky) • Sonic Youth (Thurston Moore • Kim Gordon • Lee Ranaldo • Steve Shelley) • Christina Ricci |
