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... As an outlet form him rebellious acts, Lennon formed musical groups (Magill 226). In 1958, John met Paul McCartney, who as a team helped each other to master the guitar (Moritz Yearbook 1965 255). The second person to join Lennon and the Beatles was Paul McCartney. James Paul McCartney was born to Jim and Mary McCartney on June 8, 1942 in Allerton, England (Mortiz Yearbook 1965 251). Mary suddenly fell ill and died of breast cancer when Paul was at the age of fourteen. McCartney was a considerate son who was worthy of trust and an excellent student (White 123). He received a secondary education at the Liverpool Institute and achieved top-level grades. McCartney graduated with a General Certificate of Education and passed and advanced level examination. His education is roughly equivalent to completion of the first year at an American college (Moritz Yearbook 1965 251). McCartney's father introduced him ...