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Thursday, December 13, 2012

(Video) 12-12-12 Sandy Concert: Online Reviews and Pics

The benefit from New York had some memorable performers and moments.

Updated 9:23 a.m., December 13 It was a memorable lineup of musical performers. The 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief began at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in New York and lasted until well after midnight Thursday. It also was memorable for another reason. As the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger noted, "This has to be the largest collection of old British musicians ever at Madison Square Garden." The Stones performed two songs, and Eric Clapton played three. Other British musicians in the lineup included Paul McCartney, The Who and Roger Waters. According to media reports, the show closed with Alicia Keys -- the only woman performer -- with the other stars. As the New York Times' set-by-set review noted, New Yorker Billy Joel said, “We’re going to get …

Flubber

6:06 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012

bubba ... you sure lost the "meaning" of the show! No matter who sang and how good. How about you come down to NJ and get a feel ... for what it was really about ! No one cares about your neg BS. Take it to someone who will listen ... look in the mirror !!   more ›

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday in New York. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy victims through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provides material, money and aid to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm, including over 200 Patch towns in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. According to the 12-12-12 concert’s website, “…

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