Daily Archives: June 20, 2026

Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s, The Beatles 1980s


Video: 'The Prince's Trust Rock Gala 1986 (FULL SHOW)'

(Friday, June 20, 1986, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. BST) — At the Prince’s Trust 10th Birthday Party Concert tonight at the Wembley Arena in London, in front of Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales, former Beatle Paul McCartney performed three songs, backed by an all-star line-up that included Phil Collins, Mark King (of Level 42), John Illsley and Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Ray Cooper, Howard Jones, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Midge Ure, Bryan Adams and Tina Turner. Continue reading Paul McCartney headlines Prince’s Trust concert 40 years ago this hour (Jun 20 1986) →

Paul McCartney attends birthday party for Brian Wilson in Los Angeles 50 years ago #OTD (June 20 1976)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s

Video: 'Paul McCartney and Linda at Brian Wilson's 34th birthday 1976'

(Sunday, June 20, 1976) — On another day off from his Wings Over America tour, former Beatle Paul McCartney is invited to attend the 34th birthday party of Beach Boy Brian Wilson today at the home of another Beach Boy, Carl Wilson, in Los Angeles (McCartney himself had just turned 34 two days before).