Paul McCartney Live at Tampa Stadium

Thursday 12 April 1990 | Live, Paul McCartney

On 12 April 1990, Paul McCartney performed at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida, as part of the landmark Paul McCartney World Tour.

The show formed the 83rd date of a massive 102-date tour that ran from September 1989 to July 1990, covering 14 countries and marking McCartney’s first extensive global solo touring operation since the breakup of Wings.

Touring Band (1990)

• 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 – Tampa Stadium, 12 April 1990

The Tampa performance followed the established structure of the World Tour setlist:

‘Figure Of Eight’ · ‘Jet’ · ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ · ‘Rough Ride’ · ‘Band On The Run’ · ‘We Got Married’ · ‘Let ‘Em In’ · ‘The Long And Winding Road’ · ‘The Fool On The Hill’ · ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ · ‘Good Day Sunshine’ · ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ · ‘Put It There’ · ‘Hello, Goodbye’ · ‘Things We Said Today’ · ‘Eleanor Rigby’ · ‘This One’ · ‘My Brave Face’ · ‘Back In The USSR’ · ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ · ‘Coming Up’ · ‘Let It Be’ · ‘Ain’t That A Shame’ · ‘Live And Let Die’ · ‘Hey Jude’ · ‘Yesterday’ · ‘PS Love Me Do’ · ‘Get Back’ · ‘Golden Slumbers’ · ‘Carry That Weight’ · ‘The End’

Tour Context: Paul McCartney World Tour (1989–1990)

This concert took place during the North American leg of McCartney’s first global solo stadium tour, which began in late 1989 and continued through mid-1990.

The tour was notable for its scale, production values, and the reintroduction of Beatles material into a modern live arena format, establishing a template for McCartney’s later touring career.

Nearby Tour Dates (April 1990)

• 7 April 1990 – Texas Stadium, Irving
• 9 April 1990 – Rupp Arena, Lexington
• 12 April 1990 – Tampa Stadium, Tampa
• 14 April 1990 – Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens
• 15 April 1990 – Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens

Location

Also on This Day in Beatles History

• 12 April 1961 – The Beatles live at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg (12th night)
• 12 April 1962 – George Harrison and Brian Epstein fly to Hamburg for the Star-Club residency
• 12 April 1963 – The Beatles headline the Cavern Club Rhythm & Blues Marathon
• 12 April 1964 – The Beatles filming A Hard Day’s Night at Marylebone Station
• 12 April 1965 – The Beatles filming Help! at Twickenham Studios
• 12 April 1967 – Paul McCartney returns to England; Magical Mystery Tour conceived
• 12 April 1968 – John Lennon and George Harrison leave Rishikesh
• 12 April 1971 – Paul McCartney mixing the RAM album in Los Angeles

FAQ

When did Paul McCartney play Tampa Stadium?

12 April 1990, as the 83rd date of his 102-date World Tour.

What was the Paul McCartney World Tour?

His first major global solo stadium tour, running from September 1989 to July 1990 across 14 countries.

Who was in McCartney’s band for the 1990 World Tour?

Linda McCartney, Hamish Stuart, Robbie McIntosh, Paul “Wix” Wickens, and Chris Whitten.

How many songs were in the Tampa setlist?

31 songs, spanning Beatles classics, Wings material, and solo tracks.

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