Linda McCartney is a woman who made history. The American singer, author of books, photographer, member of the Wings band and wife of Paul McCartney has become a real favorite of the British.
Childhood and youth Linda McCartney
Linda Louise McCartney was born on September 24, 1941 in the provincial town of Scarsdale (USA). Interestingly, the girl's father had Russian roots. He emigrated from Russia to America and built a brilliant career as a lawyer in the new country.
The girl's mother, Louise Sarah, came from the family of Max Lindner, the owner of a Cleveland department store. The celebrity recalled her childhood with warmth, focusing on the fact that it was happy. Linda was "shrouded" in care and warmth, her parents tried to give the children everything they needed.
In 1960, Linda graduated from a local school, and then became a college student in Vermont. A year later, she received her bachelor's degree and began to intensively study art.
The creative path of Linda McCartney
After graduation, she was hired by Town & Country as a staff photographer. The works of young Linda were admired not only by readers, but also by the work team. Soon, the girl began to be trusted with projects, the main characters of which were Western stars.
David Dalton, who once taught the girl the art of photography, has repeatedly noted that she manages to keep energetic rockers under control. When Linda appeared at the workplace, everyone was silent and obeyed her rules.
During the promotion of the cult band The Rolling Stones, which took place on a yacht, Linda McCartney was the only person who was allowed to be there and film the musicians.
Soon Linda took a position as a staff photographer at the Fillmore East concert hall. Later, her photographs were shown in galleries around the world. In the mid-1990s, a collection of McCartney's work from the 1960s was released.
Linda McCartney and contributions to music
The fact that Linda had a good voice and hearing became clear at an early age. When she met Paul McCartney, this fact could not be hidden from her famous husband.
Paul McCartney invited his future wife to record backing vocals for the title track of Let It Be. In 1970, when the Liverpool quartet broke up, Paul McCartney created the Wings group. The guitarist taught his wife to play keyboards and took her to the new project.
The creative team was warmly received by the public. The band's discography included "juicy" albums. But Ram's record deserves considerable attention, which includes immortal songs: Monkberry Moon Delight and Too Many People.
Linda McCartney was worried about how the audience would receive her. Most of all, she was worried that many would be biased towards her work due to the fact that she is the wife of a famous musician. But her fears quickly passed. The audience was favorable to the girl.
In 1977, a new star lit up in the American sky - the band Suzy and the Red Stripes. In fact, it was the same Wings group, only under a different creative pseudonym. By presenting a project that no one knew about, Linda McCartney was able to verify the unbiased opinion of music lovers. She was not only the wife of a famous musician, but also an independent, self-sufficient and talented person who deserves the attention of the public.
Linda's music in films
A few years later, the cartoon Oriental Nightfish was broadcast on TV screens. It featured a composition created by Linda McCartney. The cartoon was appreciated at its true worth at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition, the famous spouses put on their shelf an Oscar for the song Live and Let Die. The composition was written for a series of films about James Bond.
The Wings toured frequently. However, after the murder of Lennon, Paul was so depressed that he could not create on stage. The group lasted until 1981.
Linda continued her solo career, releasing albums and presenting singles. The last disc in her discography was the Wide Prairie collection with the main song "Light from Within". She came out in 1998, after the funeral of the singer.
Linda McCartney's personal life
The personal life of Linda McCartney was full of bright events. The star's first husband was John Melville C. Young people met during their student years. Linda admitted that John impressed her with his romance and wild charisma. He studied geology and somehow reminded the girl of the heroes of Ernest Hemingway's novels. The couple got married in 1962, and on December 31, their daughter Heather was born in the family.
In everyday life, everything turned out to be not so clear. John devoted a lot of time to science. He preferred to spend his free time at home. There was little in common between the spouses. Linda began to think about divorce. The girl preferred outdoor activities - she loved hiking and horseback riding. In the mid-1960s, Linda and John agreed that it was time for them to divorce.
Then the girl had a dizzying affair with colleague David Dalton. This union turned out to be very productive and romantic. The girl became an assistant to the master at photo shoots, she learned how to set the light and build a frame.
A significant acquaintance with the musician Paul McCartney happened in 1967. Their meeting took place in colorful London, at a Georgie Fame concert. At that time, Linda was already a very famous photographer. She came to Europe as part of a creative trip to work on the Swinging Sixties project.
The musician immediately liked the bright blonde. During the conversation, he invited Linda to lunch, which was dedicated to the release of the legendary "Sergeant Pepper". After a while they met again. This time the meeting took place in New York, where McCartney and John Lennon arrived on business.
Wedding and children of the artist
In March 1969, Paul McCartney and Linda got married. The wedding stars played in England. After the celebration, they moved to a farm located in Sussex. Many called Linda Paul's muse. The musician wrote poetry to her and dedicated songs to her.
In the same year, the first daughter, Mary Anna, was born in the family, in 1971 - Stella Nina, in 1977 - James Louis. Children, like famous parents, followed in the footsteps of creativity. The eldest daughter became a photographer, Stella McCartney became a famous designer and fashion designer, and her son became an architect.
Millions of fans watched the relationship of the stars. They lived in love and harmony. The relationship between Linda and Paul formed the basis of the movie The Linda McCartney Story.
Interesting facts about Linda McCartney
- Linda is mentioned in the musical composition "Paul McCartney" by the Leningrad rock band "Children".
- Linda and Paul "took" part in the 5th episode of the 7th season of the popular animated series The Simpsons.
- On March 12, 1969, due to attending a recording session, Paul was unable to buy Linda an engagement ring in time. The night before the wedding, the musician asked a local jeweler to open a shop. The star bought the engagement ring for just £12.
- Every love track that McCartney has written since 1968, including the top XNUMX hit Maybe I'm Amazed, has been dedicated to Linda.
- Following Linda McCartney's death, PETA created a special Linda McCartney Memorial Award.
- Linda was a vegetarian. In the early 1990s, it began making frozen vegetarian products under the Linda McCartney Foods brand.
Death of Linda McCartney
In 1995, doctors diagnosed Linda with a disappointing diagnosis. The thing is, she was diagnosed with cancer. The disease progressed rapidly. In 1998, the American woman died. Linda McCartney died at her parents' ranch.
Paul McCartney did not transfer the body of his wife to the earth. The woman was cremated, and the ashes were scattered over the fields of the McCartney farm estate. Linda's fortune passed into the possession of her husband. Paul took the death of his wife hard.
