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Sep 24, 1941Linda Eastman is born in Scarsdale, New York. She eventually marries Beatle Paul McCartney, who earns a pair of country hits as a songwriter during the 1980sJun 18, 1942Paul McCartney is born in Liverpool, England. Several Beatles songs become country hits: "Something," by Johnny Rodriguez; "I Feel Fine," by Sweethearts Of The Rodeo; and "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party," by Rosanne CashJul 6, 1957John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet at a church picnic in Liverpool, England, where McCartney writes out the words of "Be-Bop-A-Lula" for Lennon. The two go on to form The Beatles, whose repertoire yields several country hitsOct 18, 1957Paul McCartney makes his first appearance with The Quarry Men at the New Clubmoor Hall in Liverpool, England. The group goes on to become The Beatles, and several of their songs emerge as country hitsMar 1, 1958Buddy Holly arrives in London for a 25-day tour of Britain which will be witnessed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Graham Nash and Elton John. Within months, Holly produces Waylon Jennings' first recording sessionMay 3, 1960Gene Vincent performs at the Liverpool Stadium in England. In attendance: future Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartneyNov 30, 1960After setting a fire to establish light at a club and leaving with the blaze still burning, Paul McCartney is accused of arson and deported from Hamburg, Germany, back to England. Within five years, he co-writes two songs destined to become country hitsAug 23, 1962John Lennon, of The Beatles, marries Cynthia Powell, with bandmate Paul McCartney serving as best man. Lennon & McCartney are credited with several country hits as songwriters, including "I Feel Fine" and "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party"Jul 15, 1963The Beatles' Paul McCartney, driving on the left side of the road in England, receives a speeding ticket. It's accompanied by a fine of 17 poundsAug 25, 1963Beatle Paul McCartney is fined 31 pounds for speeding and has his drivers license suspended for one year. He goes on to have songwriting credits on the country hits "I Don't Want To Spoil The Party" and "I Feel Fine"
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