6 Fascinating things you didn't know about Paul McCartney

From being arrested in Germany for lighting a condom on fire to performing for astronauts in space, there's a lot you still might not know about the Beatles legend

Paul McCartney is a living legend. Throughout a long and interesting life, the former Beatle has sold more than 100 million singles as a solo artist, achieved 60 gold albums, and been awarded 18 Grammys.

There’s no doubt that he’s one of the biggest and most successful musicians in the history of rock 'n' roll. Here are six surprising facts you may not know about Paul McCartney.

Paul McCartney was the first musician to broadcast music live into outer space

It seems fitting that one of the most successful musicians in history should have the honour of being the first person to perform live music for an audience in space. On November 12, 2005, part of McCartney’s live concert in Anaheim, California was broadcast to the International Space Station which is located over 200 miles above the Earth.

Source: Maria Vole/readersdigest.co.uk

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