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The Concert for New York City was a benefit concert, featuring many famous musicians, that took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York City in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks. A benefit concert is a Concert, show or gala featuring musicians comedians or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose often directed at a specific Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York Many of the attendees were families and fellow members of the New York Fire Department and New York Police Department, honoring those lost in the attacks and those who had worked in the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in the weeks since then. The New York City Fire Department or the Fire Department City of New York ( FDNY) has the responsibility for protecting the citizens and property of New York City

The concert was organized by Paul McCartney and included many of his legendary British contemporaries, including Mick Jagger with Keith Richards, The Who, David Bowie, Elton John, and Eric Clapton. Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt (born 26 July 1943 is a Golden Globe -winning and two-time Grammy -winning English rock Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943 is an English Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer, producer and a founding member of The Rolling The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer American artists included Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Destiny's Child, the Backstreet Boys, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Melissa Etheridge, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, and John Mellencamp with Kid Rock, as well as an "Operaman" performance by Adam Sandler, singing a medley covering topics including the concert, the greatness of New York City, and about Osama Bin Laden being a coward. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles Backstreet Boys are a Grammy -nominated American pop group They were the first group launched by fallen Boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist, born in Boston, Massachusetts William Martin Joel (born May 9 1949 is an American Pianist and Singer-songwriter. Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an Academy Award -winning and two-time Grammy Award Five for Fighting is the Stage name of American Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. The Goo Goo Dolls are a Rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. John Mellencamp, previously known as John Cougar and then John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour Indiana) is a Robert James Ritchie (born January 17 1971 in Romeo Michigan) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American Musician and actor known for his over-the-top Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9 1966 is an American Comedian, The City of New York Osama bin Laden, with some spelling variations is the name used in English to refer to (أسامة بن محمد بن عوض بن لادن born 10 March Various celebrities and political figures such as Rudy Giuliani appeared in between the acts. KBE Per, "Postnominal letters should be included when they are issued by a country or organization the subject has been closely associated with Many athletes also appeared between the acts including Joe Torre, whose Yankees were on their way to competing in their fourth consecutive World Series. Joseph Paul Torre (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1940 in Brooklyn New York) is the current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a former Major The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees.

The concert also included several short films made by New York City's most notable filmmakers - Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese, and Spike Lee. Woody Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg; December 1 1935 is an American Film director, Writer, Actor, Comedian, and Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee (born March 20 1957 is an Emmy Award -winning and Academy Award -nominated American Film director,

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Audience reaction

The crowd itself was extremely emotional, with family members and colleagues holding up portraits of lost ones. Three of the speakers were booed: actress Susan Sarandon (for plugging New York mayoralty candidate Mark Green), actor Richard Gere (for speaking about non-violence), and New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (before saying anything at all). Susan Sarandon (born Susan Abigail Tomalin; October 4 1946 is an American Actress. Mark J Green (b March 15, 1945) is a Public interest Author and Lawyer and a former Democratic Politician Richard Tiffany Gere (born August 31, 1949) is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Actor. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26 1947 is the junior United States Senator from Hillary Clinton did not overtly acknowledge the reaction, and spoke over the noise of the crowd by raising her voice. (In contrast, former President Bill Clinton also appeared, but was positively received by the crowd. William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States ) Richard Gere did acknowledge the crowd's jeering of his pacifist stance, stating, "I know that sentiment isn't popular right now, but that's okay. " The repeats and DVD version were digitally edited to remove the booing, and replaced it with fake cheering for Hillary Clinton. [1]

Adam Sandler's performance of Operaman was considered by many to be one of the highlights of the night. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9 1966 is an American Comedian, He sung a humorous song about Rudy Giuliani's term as mayor ending, the New York Yankees who were about to start playing in the 2001 ALCS, the musical acts of the night so far (which included how Destiny's Child gave Adam Sandler a "boner"), and how Osama Bin Laden is a coward which included the line "Osama says he's tough, Osama says he's brave/Then tell me why Osama is shitting in a cave!"

Musically, the audience responded most fervently to The Who, roaring as they came on stage with a roiling "Who Are You", drowning out the band on the famous "It's only teenage wasteland" refrain of "Baba O'Riley", and reaching a peak of excitement with a stunning rendition of "Won't Get Fooled Again". KBE Per, "Postnominal letters should be included when they are issued by a country or organization the subject has been closely associated with The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The American League Championship Series was a rematch of the 2000 ALCS between the New York Yankees, who had come off a dramatic comeback against the Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles Osama bin Laden, with some spelling variations is the name used in English to refer to (أسامة بن محمد بن عوض بن لادن born 10 March The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend " Who Are You " composed by Pete Townshend, is the title track on The Who 's 1978 release Who Are You, the last album " Baba O'Riley " is a song by the English rock band The Who, written by Pete Townshend. Other highlights included David Bowie's opening tandem of Paul Simon's "America" and his own "Heroes", dedicated to his local ladder company, and Billy Joel's "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)" where Joel says after singing it, "I wrote that song 25 years ago as a science fiction song never thinking it would be a reality, but unlike the end of that song, WE AIN'T GOIN' ANYWHERE!!" Elton John's sentimental "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" was also well received, among other performances. David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13 1941 is an American Songwriter, Musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. " Heroes " is a song written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977 William Martin Joel (born May 9 1949 is an American Pianist and Singer-songwriter. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer

Broadcast

The five hour broadcast was executive produced by Greg Sills & Fred Graver. The producer was Paul Flattery and the director was Louis J Horvitz (who has directed many of the Oscar broadcasts). It was written by Stephen Pouliot and Paul Flattery.

The concert was broadcast live on VH1October 20, 2001, and over $35 million was raised. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television An additional $275,000 was also raised with a connecting auction.

The entire uncut version of the 5 1/2 hour concert was rebroadcast on VH1 Classic January 1, 2008. VH1 Classic is an American Television network started on May 8, 2000. It was nominated for an EMMY for best music/comedy special (Greg Sills, Fred Graver and Paul Flattery) and for best production design (by SNL vet Keith Raywood).

Over 60 stars that participated in the concert signed unique memorabilia backstage at Madison Square Garden that was later auctioned off on Ebay to support The Robin Hood Relief Fund. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The autographed items included 3 large posters of the concert and 3 customized 24" drumheads. Other items included a complete drumset and guitar.

The Concert For New York City's Official Website [1] is dedicated to help preserve the historic significance of the event featuring rare photos of the concert along with never before seen photos taken backstage at Madison Square Garden. Additionally there are photographs of celebrities signing rare memorabilia including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, and President Bill Clinton surrounded by his Secret Service entourage. Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer William Martin Joel (born May 9 1949 is an American Pianist and Singer-songwriter. Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi Jr on March 2 1962 is an American Musician, Songwriter and Actor. William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19 1946 served as the forty-second President of the United States

A one hour highlight show was broadcast on CBS the following month. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. An album and DVD of the event was released in January 2002. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is

Lineup and songs

In order of appearance:

Critical reaction

In 2004 Rolling Stone magazine selected this concert, along with the earlier America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon, as one of the 50 moments that changed rock and roll. David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. " Heroes " is a song written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977 Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey. " Livin' on a Prayer " is Bon Jovi's second single from their Slippery When Wet album " Wanted Dead or Alive " is a song from Bon Jovi 's 1986 album Slippery When Wet. " It's My Life " is Bon Jovi 's first single from the album Crush. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella " Izzo (HOVA " (often referred to as " H to the Izzo " was a single released from Jay-Z in 2001 from his sixth album The The Goo Goo Dolls are a Rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. " Iris " is a song by American Alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls. " American Girl " is the second single from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ' self-titled debut album. William Martin Joel (born May 9 1949 is an American Pianist and Singer-songwriter. Turnstiles was the fourth album by Billy Joel, released in 1976. " New York State of Mind " is a song written by Billy Joel which initially appeared on the album Turnstiles in 1976. Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles " Emotion " is a 1977 single recorded by Australian pop singer Samantha Sang for the Private Stock label Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning American Blues and rock Guitarist " Hoochie Coochie Man " (sometimes referred to as " (I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man " is a 1954 song (see 1954 in music) written by Willie Dixon Backstreet Boys are a Grammy -nominated American pop group They were the first group launched by fallen Boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart" is the fifth single from the Backstreet Boys ' international album. Melissa Lou Etheridge (born May 29, 1961, in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an Academy Award -winning and two-time Grammy Award " Come to My Window " is a Grammy Award -winning song by Melissa Etheridge released in 1994 on her 1993 album Yes I Am Born to Run is the third album by the American rock Singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. The primary lineup consisted of guitarist Pete Townshend Who Are You is the eighth album by English rock band The Who. " Baba O'Riley " is a song by the English rock band The Who, written by Pete Townshend. " Behind Blue Eyes " is a Song written by Pete Townshend of The Who for his Lifehouse project Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt (born 26 July 1943 is a Golden Globe -winning and two-time Grammy -winning English rock Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943 is an English Guitarist, Songwriter, Singer, producer and a founding member of The Rolling " Salt of the Earth " is a song from the 1968 Rolling Stones album Beggars Banquet. " Miss You " is a 1978 hit song by The Rolling Stones, from their album Some Girls. Macy Gray (born Natalie Renee McIntyre on September 6 1967; also credited as Natalie Hinds in her music is an American " With a Little Help from My Friends " (originally titled A Little Help from My Friends) is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American Singer-songwriter and Guitarist, born in Boston, Massachusetts " Fire and Rain " is a song written and performed by James Taylor. " Up on the Roof " is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by The Drifters. John Mellencamp, previously known as John Cougar and then John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour Indiana) is a Peaceful World is a double - LP by rock band The Rascals, released in May 1971 John Mellencamp, previously known as John Cougar and then John Cougar Mellencamp, (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour Indiana) is a Robert James Ritchie (born January 17 1971 in Romeo Michigan) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American Musician and actor known for his over-the-top " Pink Houses " is a song written and sung by John Cougar Mellencamp. Five for Fighting is the Stage name of American Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. " Superman (It's Not Easy " is a Contemporary rock Song by Five for Fighting (stage name of American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16 1966 is an American recording artist and entertainer "Together Again" is a song by American R&B / pop singer Janet Jackson. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer Songs from the West Coast is the twenty-seventh Studio album by British Singer/songwriter Elton John, released worldwide on " Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters " is a song from the Elton John album Honky Chateau. Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer William Martin Joel (born May 9 1949 is an American Pianist and Singer-songwriter. " Your Song " is a Ballad composed and performed by musician Elton John. Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942 is an English rock Singer, Bass guitarist songwriter Composer, " I'm Down " is a song by The Beatles written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and first released as the B-side This article is about the British novel by Nevil Shute Lonely Road is a novel by British author Nevil Shute. " From a Lover to a Friend " is a song by former Beatle Paul McCartney, featured on his 2001 album Driving Rain. " Freedom " is a song written and recorded by Paul McCartney in response to the September 11 2001 attacks. Let It Be is the twelfth and final original album released by The Beatles. " Freedom " is a song written and recorded by Paul McCartney in response to the September 11 2001 attacks. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published America A Tribute to Heroes was a Benefit concert organized by actor George Clooney and broadcast It was also voted the #4 greatest moment in the history of Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. [2]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Booing of Hillary Transformed into Applause
  2. ^ MSG 50 Greatest Moments

References

External links

America A Tribute to Heroes was a Benefit concert organized by actor George Clooney and broadcast United We Stand What More Can I Give was a Benefit concert held on October 21, 2001 at RFK Stadium in Washington D
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