On 1 May 2002, Paul McCartney performed at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, as part of his Driving World Tour, which ran for 58 dates across four countries between April and November 2002.

The concert was attended by 17,356 fans, marking a key Midwest stop on the North American leg of the tour.

Tour context

This was the 17th date of the Driving World Tour, which supported McCartney’s live return following the release of Driving Rain.

A live performance of ‘Hello, Goodbye’ from this tour was later included on the albums Back In The US and Back In The World.

Band lineup

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

Concert setlist

Hello, Goodbye · Jet · All My Loving · Getting Better · Coming Up · Let Me Roll It · Blackbird · We Can Work It Out · Maybe I’m Amazed · Band On The Run · Back In The USSR · Live And Let Die · Let It Be · Hey Jude · The Long And Winding Road · I Saw Her Standing There · Yesterday · The End

Location

The Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA

FAQ

How many people attended the Auburn Hills 2002 concert?

Approximately 17,356 fans attended the show at The Palace.

Which tour was this part of?

The concert was part of the Driving World Tour, which ran from April to November 2002.

Was this performance recorded?

A live version of ‘Hello, Goodbye’ from this tour appears on Back In The US and Back In The World.

Who was in Paul McCartney’s touring band?

Paul McCartney’s band included Wix Wickens, Brian Ray, Rusty Anderson, and Abe Laboriel Jr.