Year • 1980

John Lennon murdered

Dec 08, 1980

"Rockshow" premiered in New York

Nov 26, 1980

5th Buddy Holly Week

September 7-14, 1980

"Seaside Woman" wins the "Palme d'Or – Best Short Film" at Cannes Film Festival

May 23, 1980

Paul McCartney awarded with the Ivor Novello Special Award For International Achievement

May 09, 1980

Filming of the “Coming Up” promotional video

March 26 & March 27, 1980

Rockestra wins a Grammy Award

Feb 27, 1980

Paul receives the Reader's Award For Outstanding Music Personality of 1979

Feb 26, 1980

Paul McCartney writes his “Japanese Jailbird” memories

February - April 1980

Paul McCartney back in Europe after 10 days jailed in Japan

Jan 26, 1980