Category Archives: The Beatles 1990s

‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’ live album by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 20 1991)


Video: 'Paul Mccartney Unplugged' (17 clips)

(Monday, May 20, 1991)Unplugged (The Official Bootleg), a live unplugged performance by former Beatle Paul McCartney, was released today (June 4, 1991, in the U.S.).
Continue reading ‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’ live album by Paul McCartney released 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 20 1991)

McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Friday 6th July 1990)'

(Friday, July 6, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed the second of two shows tonight at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., during the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading McCartney performs again at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 6 1990)

Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The Kennedy Stadium, Washington, USA (Wednesday 4th July 1990)'

(Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 1990, scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EDT; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney launched the fourth North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour tonight to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt, performing the first of two dates at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 4 1990)

Paul McCartney performs at Kingdome in Seattle 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1990)


Video: Paul McCartney Live At The Kingdome, Seattle, USA (Thursday 29th March 1990)'

(Thursday, March 29, 1990; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at the Kingdome in Seattle during the third North American leg of his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his new studio album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Kingdome in Seattle 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 29 1990)

Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)


Video: 'Crime Inc Shortcuts | Ep7 | George Harrison Assassination Attempt'

(Thursday, December 30, 1999, approximately 3:30 a.m. GMT) — Former Beatle George Harrison, 56, was seriously injured this morning as he fought off a knife-wielding intruder in his mansion, Friar Park near Henley-on-Thames west of London. Continue reading Former Beatle George Harrison, wife Olivia attacked in their home 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1999)

Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)


Video: ‘Paul McCartney accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions 1999’

(Monday, March 15, 1999, evening EST) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was inducted as a solo artist tonight at the 14th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Continue reading Paul McCartney inducted to Rock And Roll Of Fame as solo artist 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 15 1999)

George Harrison makes appeal for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1999)


Video: ‘George Harrison Mr Holland´s Opus AD 2/21/1999’

(Monday, February 21, 1999, just before 10:00 p.m. EST) — Former Beatle George Harrison appeared tonight in a brief appeal on behalf of Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation following the conclusion of the feature film Mr.Holland’s Opus on ABC-TV, urging viewers to “put musical instruments in the hands of children.” Continue reading George Harrison makes appeal for Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 21 1999)

Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Howard Stern Show’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1998)


Video: 'Howard Stern Show - Ringo Starr as Mystery Guest'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr appeared as a guest today in New York on The Howard Stern Show, which aired Aug. 3-4, 1998 on E!, an American basic cable and satellite television channel. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Howard Stern Show’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1998)