Paul McCartney Live at United Center, Chicago

Thursday 11 April 2002 | Live, Paul McCartney

On 11 April 2002, Paul McCartney performed at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, as part of his Driving World Tour.

This was the sixth date of the tour and the second of two consecutive nights at the United Center, following his performance there the previous evening on 10 April 2002.

Driving World Tour Context

The Driving World Tour was McCartney’s major global touring campaign of 2002, spanning 58 shows across North America, Mexico, and Japan between April and November.

The tour supported his Driving Rain album (2001) and featured a career-spanning setlist combining Beatles classics, Wings material, and solo tracks.

Band Line-Up

• Paul McCartney – vocals, bass, guitar, piano
• Paul “Wix” Wickens – keyboards, vocals, guitar, percussion, harmonica
• Rusty Anderson – guitar, vocals
• Brian Ray – guitar, bass, vocals
• Abe Laboriel Jr. – drums, vocals

Setlist Overview

The Chicago performance featured a career-spanning setlist including Beatles classics, Wings material, and solo tracks.

Highlights included: ‘Jet’, ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’, ‘Band On The Run’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Live And Let Die’, and ‘The Long And Winding Road’, closing with ‘The End’.

United Center Context

The United Center is one of the largest indoor arenas in the United States and a recurring McCartney venue, hosting him across multiple tours including 2002, 2005, 2014, and 2025.

Location

Also on This Day in Beatles History

11 April is a significant date in Beatles history. Here’s what else happened:

• 11 April 1961 – The Beatles live at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg
• 11 April 1962 – The Beatles fly to Hamburg for the Star-Club residency
• 11 April 1963 – From Me To You UK single release
• 11 April 1963 – John Lennon meets his son Julian for the first time
• 11 April 1963 – The Beatles live at Co-operative Hall, Middleton
• 11 April 1965 – The Beatles at the NME Poll-Winners Concert, Wembley
• 11 April 1965 – The Beatles on The Eamonn Andrews Show
• 11 April 1966 – The Beatles recording Love You To & Got To Get You Into My Life
• 11 April 1967 – Paul McCartney jam session with Brian Wilson & John Phillips
• 11 April 1969 – The Beatles’ Get Back UK single release
• 11 April 1969 – ATV offers to buy Northern Songs shares
• 11 April 2019 – Ringo Starr All-Starr Band live in Osaka

FAQ

When did Paul McCartney play at United Center Chicago on 11 April 2002?

It was the second of two consecutive nights at the United Center, part of the Driving World Tour.

What tour was this?

The Driving World Tour, running from April to November 2002 across 58 shows.

Who was in McCartney’s band?

Paul “Wix” Wickens, Rusty Anderson, Brian Ray, and Abe Laboriel Jr.

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