Daily Archives: June 3, 2012

McCartney headlines Pop tribute to Britain’s queen 10 years ago tonight (2002)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s, The Beatles 2000s


Video: 'Party At The Palace - The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002'

(Monday, June 3, 2002) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II joined 12,000 revellers at Buckingham Palace tonight for a star-studded pop concert as her Golden Jubilee celebrations reached their climax.

Legendary names including Sir Paul McCartney, ex-Beach Boys star Brian Wilson, Sir Elton John, Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton performed at “Party in the Palace.” Continue reading McCartney headlines Pop tribute to Britain’s queen 10 years ago tonight (2002) →

2,000 fans attempt to crash first Rolling Stones’ gig of 1972 North American tour 40 years ago tonight (1972)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Audio: 'Gimme Shelter' (June 3, 1972)

(Saturday, June 3, 1972) — The Rolling Stones tonight began their first North American Tour since 1969 in Vancouver, British Columbia, where 31 policemen were treated for injuries when more than 2,000 fans attempted to crash the Pacific Coliseum.