Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen set for '12-12-12' Sandy benefit
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Paul McCartney concerts
July 17, 18, 21, 2009
In 1965, McCartney and The Beatles had played the first-ever concert at Shea Stadium. So it was appropriate that a man who helped put Shea Stadium on the musical map in the played the first concert ever at Citi Field during his Summer Live ‘09 tour. During the first show, Billy Joel made a surprise appearance. McCartney will make his Yankee Stadium debut on July 15.
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“'12-12-12' is shaping up to be a showcase of music royalty,” organizers James Dolan, Madison Square Garden Co.'s executive chairman, Clear Channel president John Sykes and The Weinstein Company's chairman Harvey Weinstein said in a joint statement. “The response from the entertainment community to help those most affected by Hurricane Sandy has been nothing short of astounding .?.?. We are confident that the event will ensure those in need will not be forgotten, and vital aid will be directed to rebuilding our communities along the East Coast.”
The event is being produced by music industry heavy-hitters Clear Channel Entertainment, The Weinstein Company and The Madison Square Garden Company -- the same companies who banded together to organize “The Concert for New York City” benefit after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Long Island's Joel and New Jersey's Springsteen and Bon Jovi recently performed at NBC's "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together" benefit, which raised $23 million for the American Red Cross' Sandy relief efforts.
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