Paul McCartney Live: Madison Square Garden
Saturday 27 April 2002 | Driving World Tour | New York City
Overview
On 27 April 2002, Paul McCartney took to the stage at Madison Square Garden for the second of two consecutive nights in New York City as part of the Driving World Tour. The performance marked the 15th date of the tour and continued his long-standing relationship with one of the world's most iconic venues.
New York Residency
This second night followed the previous evening's show on 26 April, forming a two-night stand during the early US leg of the tour. McCartney had a deep history with Madison Square Garden — having previously performed there with Wings in 1976, during his 1989 world tour, and most recently at The Concert for New York City in October 2001, just weeks after the September 11 attacks.
The Band
- Paul McCartney – vocals, bass, guitar, piano
- Paul “Wix” Wickens – keyboards, vocals, guitar
- Brian Ray – guitar, bass, vocals
- Rusty Anderson – guitar, vocals
- Abe Laboriel Jr – drums, vocals
Setlist Highlights
- Hello, Goodbye
- Jet
- All My Loving
- Band On The Run
- Maybe I’m Amazed
- Let It Be
- Hey Jude
- The End
Tour Context
The Driving World Tour ran from April to November 2002, covering 58 dates across North America, Europe, and Japan. Several performances from the MSG stand were later issued on Back In The US and Back In The World.
Venue Location
FAQs
Was this McCartney's first time at Madison Square Garden?
No. He had previously performed there with Wings in 1976, during his 1989 world tour, and at The Concert for New York City in October 2001.
What tour was this part of?
The Driving World Tour, which ran from April to November 2002 across 58 dates.
Were these performances officially released?
Yes — performances from the MSG stand were included on Back In The US and Back In The World.
Editorial Note
McCartney's April 2002 Madison Square Garden performances reaffirmed his status as a live powerhouse, capable of filling arenas with a catalogue that defined multiple eras of popular music.
Also on 27 April in Beatles History
- Paul McCartney Live at Liberty Bowl, Memphis – 27 April 1993
- Paul McCartney at Kölnarena, Cologne – 27 April 2003
- View all events on 27 April in Beatles History
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