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Paul McCartney plays to an audience of 184,000 in Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, South America, surpassing the attendance records set by Frank Sinatra and Tina Turner.Full article:
Barrie Marshall (promoter) : It’s difficult to single out particular gigs because I’ve been fortunate enough to have many. But I’d have to choose Paul McCartney’s show at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1990. For Paul to set the world record for the largest stadium crowd in rock history – 184,000 fans – was a special moment. I don’t think that will ever be repeated.
It rained non-stop in the days before the gig and eight people died in floods in the nearby favelas. When Paul walked on stage, the rain stopped and you could see the stars. It was amazing. Before the gig, we never stopped checking every detail – no matter how minor – over and over again. It’s got to be like that when you’re dealing with an audience numbering 184,000.
(Source : Music Week profile, December 16, 2006)
Paul McCartney : Dear old Badger – the coolest promoter in the world. He and I have stumped some stages round this planet and he is truly a great man and a total pleasure to work with. His commitment to the Tour extends to the smallest of details and I will never forget seeing him after one of our soundchecks, sweeping the stage ready for the evening show. He and his missus Jenny are two of the nicest people you could ever meet and I value very highly the friendship we have had for many years now. Long may the Badger rule!
(Source : Music Week profile, December 16, 2006)
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It rained non-stop in the days before the gig and eight people died in floods in the nearby favelas. When Paul walked on stage, the rain stopped and you could see the stars. It was amazing. Before the gig, we never stopped checking every detail – no matter how minor – over and over again. It’s got to be like that when you’re dealing with an audience numbering 184,000.
(Source : Music Week profile, December 16, 2006)
Paul McCartney : Dear old Badger – the coolest promoter in the world. He and I have stumped some stages round this planet and he is truly a great man and a total pleasure to work with. His commitment to the Tour extends to the smallest of details and I will never forget seeing him after one of our soundchecks, sweeping the stage ready for the evening show. He and his missus Jenny are two of the nicest people you could ever meet and I value very highly the friendship we have had for many years now. Long may the Badger rule!
(Source : Music Week profile, December 16, 2006)