Category Archives: The Beatles 2000s

Famed music producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California, mansion 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)


Video: 'PrimeTime Live - Lana Clarkson/Phil Spector (January 27, 2005)'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, about 5:00 a.m. PST; during the murder of Lana Clarkson — American actress Lana Clarkson, 40, was found dead this morning in record producer Phil Spector’s mansion, the Pyrenees Castle, located in Alhambra, California. Continue reading Famed music producer Phil Spector murders actress Lana Clarkson in his Alhambra, California, mansion 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002)


Video: 'CONCERT FOR GEORGE 2002 London (Section 1/3) - The Indian Sitar Part'

(Friday, November 29, 2002, 7:30 p.m. GMT) — The Concert for George a memorial to former Beatle George Harrison on the first anniversary of his death, was held tonight at the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring performances by the surviving members of the Beatles (Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr). Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr perform at ‘Concert for George’ at Royal Albert Hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2002)

Surviving ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr mourn George Harrison 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)


Video: 'Paul McCartney's reaction to George Harrisons Death.'

(Friday, November 30, 2001) — The two surviving Beatles mourned George Harrison today as “a best friend” and a “baby brother,” and flags were lowered in Liverpool where the band was born. Continue reading Surviving ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr mourn George Harrison 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 30 2001)

‘Quiet’ Beatle George Harrison, 58, dies in Los Angeles following battle with cancer 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2001)


Video: 'George Harrison: News Report Of His Death - CBS News - Nov 29, 2001'

(Thursday, November 29, 2001, 1:20 p.m. PST)George Harrison, an English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, died this afternoon on a property belonging to fellow ex-Beatle Paul McCartney in Los Angeles. Continue reading ‘Quiet’ Beatle George Harrison, 58, dies in Los Angeles following battle with cancer 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 29 2001)

David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)

Video: 'David Bowie - America & "Heroes" - Concert For New York City 2001.'

(Saturday, October 20, 2001, 7:02 p.m. EDT) — David Bowie opened “The Concert for New York City,” a benefit concert, featuring many famous musicians, that took place tonight at Madison Square Garden in New York City in response to the September 11 attacks, performing Paul Simon’s “America” and his own “Heroes.” Continue reading David Bowie opens ‘The Concert for New York City’ to benefit victims of September 11 attacks 20 hours ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 20 2001)

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 2008)


Video: 'Greek Theatre 2008' (20 videos)

(Saturday, August 2, 2008, evening PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, wrapping up the band’s 30-show, 29-city North American tour. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Los Angeles 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 2 2008)

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Phoenix 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 2008)


Video: 'Billy Squier Phoenix AZ 8/31/08 Lonely Is the Night'

(Thursday, July 31, 2008, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MST) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Dodge Theatre in Phoenix. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Phoenix 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 2008)

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Pala, CA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2008)


Video: 'PICKIN UP THE PIECES(AVERAGE WHITE BAND)-RINGO STARR BAND@ PALA CASINO-2008'
(Tuesday, July 29, 2008) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Pala Casino in Pala, California. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Pala, CA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 29 2008)

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in San Diego 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 2008)


Video: 'Ringo Starr'

(Sunday, July 27, 2008, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Humphrey’s By The Bay in San Diego. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in San Diego 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 27 2008)

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Primm, NV 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 2008)


Video: 'Ringo Starr ( Nevada, Usa 2008 )'

(Saturday, July 26, 2008, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PDT) — Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and His Tenth All-Starr Band (Billy Squier, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette) performed tonight at Star Of The Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada. Continue reading Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band perform in Primm, NV 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 26 2008)