LIVE BLOG: Paul McCartney At Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre In Tinley Park

TINLEY PARK, IL — Legendary musician Paul McCartney brings his "One on One" tour to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park Tuesday night for a long-awaited show that could go down as one of the largest events ever held at the popular south suburban entertainment venue. Follow Tinley Park Patch here as Editor Lorraine Swanson and Music Photographer AJ Roccaforte provide live updates from the big show.

The Tinley Park Patch Twitter and Facebook pages will also be active with updates tonight. Photos from the event are displayed at the top of this story.

Fans were allowed in to the venue around 6 p.m., with the show was officially set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Roccaforte related before 8 p.m. that McCartney was not expected to take the stage until 8:15 p.m.

But he already arrived in style.

July 25, 2017
Paul McCartney arrived by helicopter near Hollywood Casino
Amphitheater in Tinley Park.
And now... https://t.co/xGFuGEeqXS
— John Fernandini (@JhonFernandini) July 25, 2017

ALSO ON PATCH: Paul McCartney Plans 'One on One' Show In Tinley Park

6:57 p.m.: "People are extremely excited. Lots of tie dye and Sgt Pepper outfits. I'm waiting to see if anyone is dressed like a walrus." - Lorraine Swanson

7:16 p.m.: "Sitting behind a woman named Kathy. She saw the Fab Four play at Comiskey Park once and the Chicago Amphitheater twice." - Lorraine Swanson

7:21 p.m.: "10 minutes 'til Macca. The baby boomers are rockin''" - Lorraine Swanson

Fans are decked out on a beautiful night for music.

Almost time for the @PaulMcCartney concert in Tinley Park, IL. Great night for great music! pic.twitter.com/yTcx0OQFOD
— Kevin Barbeau (@YASTLBlog) July 26, 2017

7:48 p.m.: According to photographer AJ Roccaforte, Paul isn't expected on stage until 8:15 p.m. - Lorraine Swanson

8:06 p.m.: Reports indicate traffic heading into the amphitheatre is "horrendous." - Lorraine Swanson

8:25 p.m.: AJ Roccaforte finds his spot in the soundboard. See Photo 4 at the top of the blog.

8:30 p.m.: Sir Paul is on stage!!! Fans are screaming their heads off as Paul McCartney opens with "Hard Days Night," one of the many classic songs from The Beatles. - Lorraine Swanson

8:43 p.m.: The crowd is packed with fans of all ages. Not an all older crowd like some might expect. It was nice seeing people that grew up listening to this music back in the day, their kids, kids of theirs, etc. Also, it seemed like a popular place for date night for a lot of people my age (in their 20's). Good to see people of all ages and multiple generations enjoying the same music at the same place, same time, etc., knowing they're all there with so many different memories and experiences. - AJ Roccaforte

8:47 p.m.: Paul moves to the piano and is playing a song his wrote for his wife, Nancy, who is in the audience tonight. - Lorraine Swanson

8:55 p.m.: It looks like Woodstock. - Lorraine Swanson

9:05 p.m.: Paul begins reading audience signs.

McCartney has an encore show planned for Wednesday night at the same location.

Photos by Lorraine Swanson / AJ Roccaforte

Patch Editor Tim Moran contributed significantly to this report.