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Paul McCartney to join reunited Nirvana at 12-12-12 concert

CITI FIELD Paul McCartney concerts July 17, 18,

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Well, here's a “12-12-12” concert surprise we didn't see coming: Nirvana is expected to reunite for the first time in 18 years with Paul McCartney stepping into the late Kurt Cobain's role.

McCartney told The Sun that lead Foo Fighter and Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl asked him if he wanted to “jam with some mates.” It turns out those mates were Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic and touring guitarist...

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Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder and Bon Jovi join '12-12-12' concert

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs onstage

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The already-huge “12-12-12 (A Concert for Sandy Relief)” benefit at Madison Square Garden has added a few more names: Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder and Bon Jovi.

They join a star-studded lineup that includes Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Kanye West and Bon Jovi’s leader and namesake, Jon.

The Dec. 12 event — a fundraiser for the Robin Hood Relief Fund,...

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