(Friday, December 7, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney said tonight he is “talking about” a Christmas week concert with other rock superstars to benefit starving people in Cambodia (click here to watch video of tonight’s announcement). Continue reading Paul McCartney announces benefit for starving people in Cambodia 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live At Wembley Stadium, 12/07/79'
(Friday, December 7, 1979, 8:00 p.m. GMT; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of four shows tonight at Wembley Arena in London, the 11th of 19 dates of the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Wembley Arena in London 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1979)
Video: 'The Who Concert, Cincinnati December 3,1979'
(Monday, December 3, 1979, approximately 7:30 p.m. EST) — 11 people were killed and 26 were injured tonight when thousands of young people waiting to attend a concert by English rock band The Who suddenly rushed the doors of the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Continue reading 11 people trampled to death in The Who concert disaster 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 3 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Brighton, 12/02/79'
(Sunday, December 2, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed tonight at Brighton Centre in Brighton, England, the eighth concert of 19 dates on the group’s tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at Brighton Centre in Brighton 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1979)
(Saturday, December 1, 1979) — “Dreaming” by Blondie peaked at #27 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Dreaming’ by Blondie peaks at #27 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1979)
(Saturday, December 1, 1979) — “Pretty Girls” by Melissa Manchester peaked at #39 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Pretty Girls’ by Melissa Manchester peaks at #39 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Wings Live Manchester Apollo 1979 Got to get you into my life' (audio is actually from Nov. 28, 1979)
(Thursday, November 29, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the second of two concerts tonight at The Apollo in Manchester, England, during the group’s 19-date concert tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at The Apollo in Manchester 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 1979)
Video: 'News report about a fire in Ringo Starr's home 11/28/79'
(Wednesday, November 28, 1979) — Flames engulfed the rented home of Ringo Starr today, forcing the former Beatles’ drummer and several friends to flee the Woodrow Wilson Drive residence in the Hollywood Hills. Continue reading Ringo Starr’s rented Hollywood home damaged in fire 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Manchester, 11/28/79'
(Wednesday, November 28, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the first of two concerts tonight at The Apollo in Manchester, England, during the group’s 19-date concert tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform at The Apollo in Manchester 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 28 1979)
Video: 'Paul McCartney & Wings Live In Liverpool (Day 3), 11/26/79'
(Monday, November 26, 1979; during the Wings UK Tour 1979) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band Wings performed the fourth of four concerts tonight at the Royal Court Theatre in McCartney’s hometown of Liverpool, England, during the group’s 19-date concert tour of the United Kingdom to promote their recent album, Back to the Egg. Continue reading McCartney & Wings perform again at Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 26 1979)
