Category Archives: Popular Music 1990s

Ringo Starr appears on ‘Dame Edna’s Hollywood’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'Dame Edna's Hollywood' (part 1)

(Saturday, May 9, 1992, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr made a guest appearance on tonight’s NBC-TV variety special Dame Edna’s Hollywood, hosted by Dame Edna Everage. Continue reading Ringo Starr appears on ‘Dame Edna’s Hollywood’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)

Ringo Starr’s ‘Weight Of The World’ single released 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Weight Of The World'

(Tuesday, April 28, 1992)Weight Of The World/After All These Years/Don’t Be Cruel, a 5″ CD single by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr from his upcoming album Time Takes Time, was released today in the U.S. (it would be released in the UK as a 7″ single, without Don’t Be Cruel, on May 18, 1992). Continue reading Ringo Starr’s ‘Weight Of The World’ single released 20 years ago today (1992)

72,000 say goodbye to Freddie Mercury at AIDS concert 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Queen & George Michael - Somebody to Love'

(April 20, 1992, Easter Monday)The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness, a tribute to AIDS victim and Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury (who died Nov. 24, 1991), was held today at London’s Wembley Stadium. Metallica opened the show and was followed by artists George Michael and Elton John. Annie Lennox and David Bowie teamed up on the song Under Pressure.

Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'The Making of Sgt. Pepper' (part 1)

(Sunday, April 19, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr was interviewed today in Aspen, Colorado, for the documentary about the making of The Beatles 1967 landmark rock music album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, titled The Making of Sgt. Pepper. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)

George Harrison interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'The Making of Sgt. Pepper' (part 1)

(Sunday, April 12, 1992) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison was interviewed today at producer George Martin’s house in the U.S. for the documentary about the making of The Beatles 1967 landmark rock music album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, titled The Making of Sgt. Pepper. Continue reading George Harrison interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)

Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'The Making of Sgt. Pepper' (part 1)

(Thursday, April 9, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at Abbey Road Studios in London for the documentary about the making of The Beatles 1967 landmark rock music album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, titled The Making of Sgt. Pepper. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘Making of Sgt. Pepper’ documentary 20 years ago today (1992)

Ringo Starr tapes appearance on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)

(Thursday, April 2, 1992) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr taped an appearance today for the comedy talk show Late Night with David Letterman at NBC Studio 6A at the RCA (later GE) Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City to promote his upcoming album and tour. The taping would air the following day.

Grammy voters find Cole ‘Unforgettable’ 20 years ago tonight (1992)


Video: Album Of The Year awarded

(Tuesday, February 25, 1992) — Natalie Cole’s sentimental, high-tech tribute to her late father dominated at tonight’s Grammy Awards, getting the honors for record, song and album of the year and accumulating seven prizes in all at the 34th Grammy Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Bonnie Raitt and R.E.M. each won three. Continue reading Grammy voters find Cole ‘Unforgettable’ 20 years ago tonight (1992)

George Harrison, Eric Clapton conclude Japanese tour 20 years ago this hour (1991)


Video: 'Old Brown Shoe'

(Tuesday, December 17, 1991, 7 p.m. JST) — Rock legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton performed tonight at Tokyo Dome Stadium, Tokyo, as the final night of their 12-date tour of Japan. Continue reading George Harrison, Eric Clapton conclude Japanese tour 20 years ago this hour (1991)