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Beatles, The

(Encyclopedia) Beatles, The, English rock music group formed in the late 1950s and disbanded in 1970. The members were John (Winston) Lennon, 1940–80, guitar and harmonica; (James) Paul McCartney,…

Stella, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Stella, Frank, 1936–, American artist, b. Malden, Mass. In his early “black paintings” Stella exhibits the precision and rationality that characterized minimalism, employing parallel…

Rich, Penelope, Lady

(Encyclopedia) Rich, Penelope, Lady, 1562–1607, the “Stella” of Sir Philip Sidney's Astrophel and Stella (1591). Daughter of Walter Devereux, first earl of Essex, she married (1581) Lord Rich (later…

Adler, Stella

(Encyclopedia) Adler, StellaAdler, Stellaădˈlər [key], 1901–92, American actress, director, and acting teacher, b. New York City. The daughter of Jacob and Sarah Adler, stars in New York's Yiddish…

Paul McCartney

Driving RainCapitol Setting aside the poetry, art, and classical compositions that he's been busy with in recent years, Paul McCartney has gotten back into his rock 'n' roll shoes. The fit is…

Biographies: Fashion Designers

Fashion DesignersPeople in the NewsRecent ObituariesBiographies by CategoryAdrian, Gilbert, fashion designer Armani, Giorgio, fashion designer Ashley, Laura, fashion designer and manufacturer…

Paul McCartney Biography

Paul McCartney(James Paul McCartney)singer, bassist, composer, pianistBorn: 6/18/1942Birthplace: Liverpool, England Grammy Award-winning British singer, composer and pianist for The Beatles…