Paul McCartney live: Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens
Sunday 15 April 1990 | Live, Paul McCartney
On 15 April 1990, Paul McCartney performed at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, as part of the Get Back Tour.
This was the second of two consecutive nights at the venue and marked the 85th show of a 102-date global tour spanning 14 countries between September 1989 and July 1990.
Tour context
The Get Back Tour was McCartney’s first major solo touring production of the modern era, combining Beatles classics, Wings material, and solo work in a large-scale stadium format.
The Miami shows reflected the tour’s established momentum in North America, with consistently large audiences and a heavily rehearsed production set.
Band line-up
- Paul McCartney – vocals, bass, guitar, piano
- Linda McCartney – vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Hamish Stuart – guitar, bass guitar, vocals
- Robbie McIntosh – guitar, vocals
- Paul “Wix” Wickens – keyboards, vocals
- Chris Whitten – drums, percussion
Setlist highlights
The set featured a broad catalogue spanning The Beatles, Wings, and McCartney’s solo career, including Band On The Run · Let It Be · Live And Let Die · Hey Jude · Yesterday · Get Back.
Location
Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
Why this show matters
This concert sits within the most commercially significant phase of McCartney’s post-Beatles touring career, helping redefine him as a global stadium-level solo performer.
The Get Back Tour established a template for all future McCartney live productions, both in scale and repertoire.
FAQ
What tour was this part of?
The Paul McCartney Get Back Tour (1989–1990).
Was this a single show or part of a run?
This was the second of two consecutive nights in Miami Gardens.
Who was in McCartney’s touring band?
Linda McCartney, Hamish Stuart, Robbie McIntosh, Wix Wickens, and Chris Whitten.
Why is this tour historically important?
It marked McCartney’s first fully realised global solo stadium tour in the modern era.
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