Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

McCartney performs concert for MTV’s ‘Up Close’ series at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live Ed Sullivan Theater 1992 (New York City, New York, United States HQ RARE)'

(Thursday, December 10, 1992, approximately 9:45 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney tonight returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City, the scene of The Beatles’ historic live American TV debut on February 9, 1964, to perform the first of two concert appearances for the new MTV series Up Close to coincide with the release of his album Off The Ground.

George Harrison becomes first recipient of the Billboard Century Award 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'George Harrison receives Billboard Century Award 1992'

(Wednesday, December 9, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison received the first Billboard magazine Century Award today at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California. He gave a speech thanking the Beatles, the Wilburys and Billboard.

Paul McCartney completes filming promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Thursday, November 26, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today completed shooting of a promotional film video at Black Island Studios, North Acton, a place in West London, UK, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).

Paul McCartney begins shooting promotional video for ‘Hope of Deliverance’ 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Tuesday, November 24, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney today began filming a promotional film video at Ashdown Forest south of London in the county of East Sussex, England, for his new single Hope of Deliverance (which will be released in the UK on Dec. 28, 1992, and Jan. 17, 1993 in the U.S.).

Sinead O’Connor booed off the stage during Dylan tribute 20 years ago tonight (1992)


Video: 'Sinead O'Connor: 'War' live at the Bob Dylan Tribute'

(Friday, October 16, 1992) — Singer Sinead O’Connor was booed off the stage tonight at a Madison Square Garden show honoring Bob Dylan’s 30 years of music. The crowd was still reacting to O’Connor’s appearance on Saturday Night Live two weeks earlier, when she had torn up a picture of the pope.

George Harrison rehearses for Bob Dylan tribute concert 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'George Harrison - If Not For You - Bobfest Soundcheck'

(Wednesday, October 14, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed a soundcheck of If Not for You and Absolutely Sweet Marie today at Madison Square Garden for an (Oct. 16) appearance for a Bob Dylan tribute concert. Continue reading George Harrison rehearses for Bob Dylan tribute concert 20 years ago today (1992)

‘The Bunbury Tails’ featuring George Harrison released 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'George Harrison & Ravi Shankar - Ride Rajbun'

(Monday, October 5, 1992)The Bunbury Tails, a musical album based on a series of cartoon books about a team of rabbit cricket players called The Bunburys, was released in the UK today. The album included Ride Rajbun by George Harrison, his son Dhani and Ravi Shankar.

Connor rips photo of Pope John Paul II on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'Sinéad O'Connor VS Pope John Paul II'

(Sunday, October 4, 1992, after midnight) — After performing a song protesting alleged child abuse by the Catholic Church, Irish singer Sinead O’Connor ripped up a picture of the pope during an appearance on Saturday Night Live. NBC’s switchboard in New York was flooded with calls, most of them criticizing O’Connor’s actions (click here for a longer, cleaner clip).

Starr returns to Liverpool to complete TV special 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Going Home' (performances captured on July 6, 1992; interviews were done Sept. 29,1992)

(Tuesday, September 29, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr returned to his birthplace of Liverpool today to film a walking tour of the city for the Disney Channel television special Ringo Starr: Going Home, featuring clips from a July 6 concert with his All-Starr band before 2,300 people at the Empire Theatre