Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'
(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrested in Tokyo on Marijuana Possession - CBS Evening News - January 16, 1980'
(Wednesday, January 16, 1980, 3:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was taken into custody for alleged possession of about a half-pound of marijuana after arriving at Tokyo International Airport today, Japanese customs officials said. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980)
Video: 'Paul McCartney Live At The CA Los Angeles Forum, Los Angeles, USA (Monday 27th November 1989)'
(Monday, November 27, 1989; during the The Paul McCartney World Tour) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California, during his four-continent, 103-show world tour to promote his recent album, Flowers in the Dirt. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 27 1989)
(Saturday, September 16, 1989) — “This One” by Paul McCartney peaked at #94 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘This One’ by Paul McCartney peaks at #94 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 16 1989)
(Saturday, July 1, 1989) — “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘I Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty peaks at #12 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 1 1989)
(Saturday, June 24, 1989) — “Veronica” by Elvis Costello, co-written with former Beatle Paul McCartney, peaked at #19 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Veronica’ by Elvis Costello peaks at #19 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1989)
(Saturday, May 13, 1989) — “Now You’re in Heaven” by Julian Lennon peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart one week. Continue reading ‘Now You’re in Heaven’ by Julian Lennon peaks at #93 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1989)
(Wednesday, March 22, 1989) — Ex-Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr joined Tom Petty today on a sound stage at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, west of London, to film a promotional video for Petty’s track “I Won’t Back Down.” Continue reading Harrison, Starr film Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ promo video 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 22 1989)
(Saturday, February 25, 1989) — “End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) peaked at #63 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys peaks at #63 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 25 1989)
(Saturday, February 11, 1989) — “End of the Line” by Traveling Wilburys (featuring ex-Beatle George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty) debuted at #83 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Continue reading ‘End of the Line’ by Traveling Wilburys debuts at #83 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 11 1989)
