Category Archives: The Beatles 1990s

Ringo Starr performs at Farm Aid VI in Ames 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Jonell Mosser & The New Maroons - Something Wild (Live on Farm Aid VI l993)'

(Saturday, April 24, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr performed on the drums today with The New Maroons for Farm Aid VI, to help raise money for family farmers in the United States, at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. Continue reading Ringo Starr performs at Farm Aid VI in Ames 20 years ago today (1993)

McCartney holds news conference ahead of North American leg of tour 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney news conference Las Vegas April 1993 part 1'

(Tuesday, April 13, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney held a news conference today at Sam Boyd Silver Bowl in Whitney, Nevada, to promote the North America leg of his The New World Tour, which would begin the next day. Continue reading McCartney holds news conference ahead of North American leg of tour 20 years ago today (1993)

McCartney releases ‘Off The Ground/Cosmically Conscious,’ ‘Biker Like an Icon/Things We Said Today’ singles in USA 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Off The Ground'

(Tuesday, April 6, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney released “Off The Ground“/”Cosmically Conscious” and “Biker Like an Icon“/”Things We Said Today,” the second singles from his album Off The Ground, today in the U.S. Continue reading McCartney releases ‘Off The Ground/Cosmically Conscious,’ ‘Biker Like an Icon/Things We Said Today’ singles in USA 20 years ago today (1993)

Paul McCartney performs in Parramatta, Australia 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - I Wanna Be Your Man (Soundcheck)'

(Tuesday, March 23, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed again today at Parramatta Stadium in Parramatta, Australia, during the Oceania leg of his The New World Tour, recording “I Wanna Be Your Man” during a pre-show soundcheck for his Paul Is Live! album and Paul Is Live – The New World Tour video.

Paul McCartney performs in Parramatta, Australia 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'The Beatles - Paul Mccartney - Here, There and Everywhere (Live)'

(Monday, March 22, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed today at Parramatta Stadium in Parramatta, Australia, during the Oceania leg of his The New World Tour, recording “Here, There and Everywhere” for his Paul Is Live! album and Paul Is Live – The New World Tour video.

‘Hope of Deliverance’ by Paul McCartney debuts at #88 in USA 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Hope Of Deliverance'

(Saturday, February 20, 1993)“Hope of Deliverance” by Paul McCartney debuted at #88 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It was the musician’s 43rd appearance on the chart since leaving The Beatles in 1970.

McCartney opens ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Drive My Car' (Feb. 18, 1993)

(Thursday, February 18, 1993) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his band tonight launched The New World Tour at Forum di Assago in Milan, Italy. The 78-show tour would run through December.

McCartney announces first European leg of ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Movin' On Documentary' (Feb. 5, 1993, at 32:32)

(Friday, February 5, 1993, 6:30 p.m. local time) — Paul McCartney announced the first European leg of his New World Tour during a news conference today at Docklands Arena in London. Continue reading McCartney announces first European leg of ‘New World Tour’ 20 years ago today (1993)

McCartney filmed performing ‘Twenty Flight Rock’ 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Movin' On Documentary' (Jan. 12, 1993, at 31:51/33:30/50:14/55:25)

(Tuesday, January 12, 1993) — Paul McCartney and his band were filmed today performing “Twenty Flight Rock,” “Get Out of My Way” and “Biker Like an Icon” at Pinewood Studios near London for the documentary Movin’ On.