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Paul McCartney performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta for the second night 10 years ago tonight (2002)

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(Monday, May 13, 2002) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed again tonight at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, the 18th stop of his 20-city Driving USA Tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Philips Arena in Atlanta for the second night 10 years ago tonight (2002) →

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