Video: 'Family Man Ringo Starr'
(Monday, June 15, 1998, aired at 11:35 p.m. EDT) — On the eve of the American release of his first studio album in six years, Vertical Man, former Beatle Ringo Starr appeared tonight on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Continue reading Ringo promotes new studio album on ‘Tonight Show’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1998)
Video: 'UK: LONDON: PAUL MCCARTNEY LEADS TRIBUTES TO WIFE LINDA'
(Monday, June 8, 1998) — The surviving Beatles came together today to pay an emotional farewell to the late Linda McCartney, wife and soul-mate of former Beatle Paul McCartney who died of breast cancer on Apr. 17, 1998, at age 56. Continue reading Surviving Beatles reunite for Linda McCartney service 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 8 1998)
Video: 'Ringo Starr The View 6 17 1998'
(Thursday, May 14, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr performed today at ABC Television Studios in New York City for the June 17, 1998, edition of the talk show The View. Continue reading Ringo Starr performs on ‘The View’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1998)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Photograph'
(Wednesday, May 13, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr performed today at The Bottom Line in New York City for the June 28, 1998, edition of VH1 Storytellers, a television music series produced by the VH1 network, and for a live album (released on Oct. 20, 1998). Continue reading Ringo Starr performs for ‘VH1 Storytellers’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1998)
Video: 'Linda McCartney's Death 1'
(Friday, April 17, 1998) — Linda McCartney, wife of former Beatle Paul McCartney, a photographer whose portraits of 1960’s rock stars have become classics and an activist for animal rights, died today at the McCartney family ranch in Tucson, Arizona, of breast cancer at the age of 56. Continue reading Linda McCartney, 56, dies at Tucson ranch 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 17 1998)
Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 2 of 3: Melody (edited)'
(Monday, December 29, 1997, 11:20 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the second of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading BBC airs part 2 of George Martin’s ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 29 1997)
Video: 'The Rhythm of Life - Part 1 of 3: Rhythm (edited)'
(Sunday, December 28, 1997, 11:25 p.m. GMT) — Former Beatles George Martin hosted the first of a three-part television documentary series tonight on BBC One titled “The Rhythm of Life,” in which he discussed various aspects of musical composition with professional musicians and singers, including Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, and Celine Dion. Continue reading George Martin debuts ‘Rhythm of Life’ documentary series 20 years ago hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 28 1997)
Video: 'Paul McCartney on Oprah' (5 videos)
(Thursday, November 20, 1997) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney taped an appearance for the Nov. 24, 1997, edition of The Oprah Winfrey Show today at the Manhattan Center in New York City, performing “Young Boy” and “Flaming Pie” from his latest album, Flaming Pie. Continue reading Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘Oprah’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1997)
(Wednesday, October 15, 1997) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney, his wife Linda, former Beatle Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara, attended Stella McCartney’s (Paul and Linda’s youngest daughter) first catwalk show for the fashion house Chloe today at the Opéra Garnier in Paris. Continue reading Two ex-Beatles attend Stella McCartney’s Chloe debut 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 15 1997)
Video: 'Paul McCartney - Celebration'
(Tuesday, October 14, 1997, 7:30 p.m. BST) — Paul McCartney’s new classical piece Standing Stone premiered tonight at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Continue reading McCartney’s ‘Standing Stone’ premieres in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 14 1997)
