Press conference going on now, announcing it, apparently.............more details to come

Say what? Is this a festival gig or something? What's it all about, Gazza?

Thanks G.

Confirmed on twitter :

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23121212Concert&src=hash

https://twitter.com/billboard/status/277099916613001216

BREAKING: The Rolling Stones have been added to the 12.12.12 Sandy Relief Concert #121212Concert

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 11:33am:

Say what? Is this a festival gig or something? What's it all about, Gazza?

http://www.121212concert.org/



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Ah. Thanks Gazza. Way to go the Stones. A lot of peeps have been waiting for something like this from the lads since Sandy and the gig announcements (and high ticket prices).

Now, we are talking.
Macca can warble "Let It Be", while the Stones blast JJF....

Details of TV channels, movie theatres and streaming websites broadcasting this show can be found here :

http://www.121212concert.org/watch#section-4

atta boy, Mick!

I'd love to see a stripped down acousticy set for this but improbable

Patrick wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 11:55am:

I'd love to see a stripped down acousticy set for this but improbable

You will get a Warhorse medley & it will trample the competition.
This is Rocks Off approved.

Rolling Stones Get Charitable, Join Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 All Star Show

Harvey Weinstein and Jim Dolan just announced that the Rolling Stones are indeed joining the A List all star Hurricane Sandy concert called 12-12-12. The show at Madison Square Garden on December 12th will also feature a bunch of celebrities including Jimmy Fallon, Billy Crystal, Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Brian Williams, Steve Buscemi, Chris Rock, Chelsea Clinton and Jake Gyllenhaal.

The Stones, of course, kick off their three nights in New York of anniversary shows tomorrow night with original members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor featured on the program. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards participated in the Concert for New York in September 2001 when Weinstein wrangled most of the same artists to raise money then for World Trade Center victims.

The 12-12-12- show already features Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Billy Joel, The Who, Paul McCartney,Roger Waters, plus Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and a slew of A list performers.

PS The Stones will almost certainly be performing on the Grammys come February. They just hired Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich to produce their Pay Per View special on December 15th. Very good chess move!


http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/12/07/rolling-stones-get-charitable-join-hurricane-sandy-12-12-12-all-star-show-we-were-right

Nellcote wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 11:56am:

Patrick wrote on Dec 7th, 2012 at 11:55am: I'd love to see a stripped down acousticy set for this but improbable You will get a Warhorse medley & it will trample the competition. This is Rocks Off approved.

Yup.
You'll get "Jumpin'Jack Flash" - and the words will really resonate:"...I was born in a crossfire hurricane...". And yeah, it'll trample the competition ('cept for Springsteen - he's pretty hard to trample).

Nellcote wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 11:49am:

Macca can warble "Let It Be", while the Stones blast JJF....

This will make Joey very sad.  [smiley=cry.gif]

LadyJane wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 12:00pm:

Rolling Stones Get Charitable, Join Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 All Star Show Harvey Weinstein and Jim Dolan just announced that the Rolling Stones are indeed joining the A List all star Hurricane Sandy concert called 12-12-12. The show at Madison Square Garden on December 12th will also feature a bunch of celebrities including Jimmy Fallon, Billy Crystal, Adam Sandler, Jon Stewart, Brian Williams, Steve Buscemi, Chris Rock, Chelsea Clinton and Jake Gyllenhaal. The Stones, of course, kick off their three nights in New York of anniversary shows tomorrow night with original members Bill Wyman and Mick Taylor featured on the program. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards participated in the Concert for New York in September 2001 when Weinstein wrangled most of the same artists to raise money then for World Trade Center victims. The 12-12-12- show already features Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Billy Joel, The Who, Paul McCartney,Roger Waters, plus Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and a slew of A list performers. PS The Stones will almost certainly be performing on the Grammys come February. They just hired Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich to produce their Pay Per View special on December 15th. Very good chess move! http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/12/07/rolling-stones-get-charitable-join-hurricane-sandy-12-12-12-all-star-show-we-were-right

Rolling Stones Get Charitable, Join Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 All Star Show (We Were Right)

- what a self obsessed dick.


Not to mention a clueless one if he thinks Mick Taylor is an 'original member' - and there's still nothing to suggest Wyman is playing the US shows.

i´m arriving New York in December 12 morning, where can i get a pair of tickets??? in TM are sold out!!!

i need 2 tickets please!!!!!!


150USD prefer.

" Rolling Stones Get Charitable, Join Hurricane Sandy 12-12-12 All Star Show  "



<   --------- Guess whose " HOG " is now sticking out  ?



" I have got " Hog FEVER  "  , Ronnie !!!!!  "


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Roger, there are over 650 tickets on StubHub:

https://www.stubhub.com/12-12-12-fundraising-concert-new-york-madison-square-garden-12-12-2012-4181571/

I also have a feeling Paul will show up on the 15th.

Gazza wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 11:52am:

Details of TV channels, movie theatres and streaming websites broadcasting this show can be found here : http://www.121212concert.org/watch#section-4

Can't really find any channel showing it in Europe for now although "37 MTV Channels" looks promising...it will be streaming on Yahoo so that could be a good trial run for the 15th I guess...

" I also have a feeling Paul will show up on the 15th.  "



<  -------  BET THE RANCH  !!!!!!!!!  


Concur . Gotta be early though as Paul is the musical guest on SNL that evening .

He's got to be there. It's the biggest rock and roll show in decades, right? It's gotta be. It's a televised birthday bash for the Rolling Stones.

what channel will this be on??

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Cheapest ticket on StubHub is over $600. I wish I could go to this. I'm feeling really bad these days about not being able to go to all 3 Stones shows and now this event too. Thankfully I will go to just one Stones show but I am so disappointed with the really high prices of these tickets. I'm depressed, and it takes a lot to get me down. It really bothers me because I was displaced by the damn storm and if they really wanted to help us out they would offer a small portion of the tickets to the actual people who suffered a loss and cant afford to buy a damn ticket! I need a new floor, an electrician, and appliances. Turns out I didnt have the right insurance, or not enough of the insurance I actually needed. Fvck!!!

Stones to present "Top 10" on Letterman 12/11/12

From Twitter

The Rolling Stones ‏@RollingStones
It’s a “Ruby Tuesday” on @late_show when @RollingStones @MickJagger @officialKeef present Top 10 Dec. 11! http://www.rollingstones.com/2012/12/07/mick-and-keith-to-present-the-top-10-list-on-the-late-show-with-david-letterman-tuesday-dec-11/ …

gotdablouse wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 1:37pm:

Gazza wrote on Dec 7th, 2012 at 11:52am: Details of TV channels, movie theatres and streaming websites broadcasting this show can be found here : http://www.121212concert.org/watch#section-4 Can't really find any channel showing it in Europe for now although "37 MTV Channels" looks promising...it will be streaming on Yahoo so that could be a good trial run for the 15th I guess...

Every country in Europe has several MTV channels. You can bet it'll be on one of those at least.

At least two or three of those channels listed are also available in the UK, so I think we're well covered here anyway. Cant imagine theres any countries which wont be broadcasting this.

So, do we have a time schedule of who will be playing when ?

Not yet as far as I know.

Great news!

On Cox Cable TV guide it's scheduled for these channels:
VH1CL
PALHD
AMC
AMCHD
DEST
DESTHD

uncleson wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 4:20pm:

Great news!

I second that.

a.completeunknown wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 4:48pm:

On Cox Cable TV guide it's scheduled for these channels: VH1CL PALHD AMC AMCHD DEST DESTHD

To me this reads like a list of acronyms for medical complaints. Is there an ADHD channel?

this is cool... nuff said...

Aussies... We get the Sandy gig 11.30am-4.15pm Thursday Starpics.
:retarded :retarded

SweetVirginia wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 2:26pm:

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Thanks Sweetness.

Someone was just arrested for hiding inside MSG for the Wednesday event.......appears it was the usual suspect Kid Rock...Springsteen closes this one......Stones follow Macca

"Springsteen closes this one" when the Stones and Macca are on the bill, what ?! Source ?

gotdablouse wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 10:05am:

"Springsteen closes this one" when the Stones and Macca are on the bill, what ?! Source ?

He's local.....and young enough to stay up until 11:30!

I see...  :forfucksake

Springsteen should close the show. He's obviously a most intensely emotional act on the bill. (though I do think Young Neil topped him at the 9/11 tribute).

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 10:25am:

Springsteen should close the show. He's obviously a most intensely emotional act on the bill. (though I do think Young Neil topped him at the 9/11 tribute).

neil did his own sandy benefit the other night in atlantic city

so how will this benefit the community?

Some Guy wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 10:29am:

so how will this benefit the community?

I assume procedes will go directly to the Red Cross or locally established food banks, relief organizations, Habitat For Humanity-type outfits, etc.

Not to be jerk to you, SG, 'cause I like you, but this seems kind of a dumb question. Where do you think the money would go?

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 10:39am:

Some Guy wrote on Dec 8th, 2012 at 10:29am: so how will this benefit the community? I assume procedes will go directly to the Red Cross or locally established food banks, relief organizations, Habitat For Humanity-type outfits, etc. Not to be jerk to you, SG, 'cause I like you, but this seems kind of a dumb question. Where do you think the money would go?

more curious how much could be raised and how soon it will benefit people.

Well yeah, solid point. But I'd guess these events have hefty ticket prices so there has to be some immediate revenue.
As far as when/how the funds reach the target orginizations - who knows.
Personally, as a CFL (Commie Fag Liberal), I like to see the Guard, active duty troopers, anybody on the Federal payroll, activated for these types of disasters. The shit isn't over. Neither is Katrina. Throw money and manpower at it. Always.
That's how I like my tax money to be used. And I'm proud and glad to pay more for these services. (Sorry man, couldn't resist).

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 10:58am:

Well yeah, solid point. But I'd guess these events have hefty ticket prices so there has to be some immediate revenue. As far as when/how the funds reach the target orginizations - who knows. Personally, as a CFL (Commie Fag Liberal), I like to see the Guard, active duty troopers, anybody on the Federal payroll, activated for these types of disasters. The shit isn't over. Neither is Katrina. Throw money and manpower at it. Always. That's how I like my tax money to be used. And I'm proud and glad to pay more for these services. (Sorry man, couldn't resist).

I like you too.

Im searching the web for a Bon Jovi blocker APP......Gazza I will email you the APP if I can find it

gimmekeef wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 9:55am:

Someone was just arrested for hiding inside MSG for the Wednesday event.......appears it was the usual suspect Kid Rock...Springsteen closes this one......Stones follow Macca

Stones follow Macca: I Wanna Be Your man??.........



grt,
Albert
Holland

My money's on the Stones opening with GS and Macca closing with Let it Be, they are after all the biggest names ever in Rock/Pop, bar none, well there's Elvis and Jacko somewhere but they checked out early. Like Keith said in 1986, "Bruce is a good guy but he's holding the fort you know"...he had to hold a bit longer than Keith expected, but looking back 26 years later Keith did have a point to some extent.

Nellcote wrote on Dec 7^th, 2012 at 11:56am:

Patrick wrote on Dec 7th, 2012 at 11:55am: I'd love to see a stripped down acousticy set for this but improbable You will get a Warhorse medley & it will trample the competition. This is Rocks Off approved.

Well they did do Salt of the Earth at the 9/11 benefit. So their is precedence for them to be creative.  :o

gotdablouse wrote on Dec 8^th, 2012 at 10:14am:

I see...  :forfucksake

I'd imagine the timings and schedules were worked out well in advance - the Stones, after all, were only a last minute addition.

I hope the Stones get as long as the other main acts do.

Splitting hairs about who 'deserves' to be top billing sort of misses the point of the entire exercise. I'd like to think all of the performers are above that.

Yeah but we know it's not the case, egos galore in there...which is probably why they have that drive to keep going, not something I'm going to complain about ;-)

I read elsewhere that some of the performers will be playing for 45 minutes. I'd be surprised if the Stones play that long as they have a show of their own the following night.

Gazza wrote on Dec 9^th, 2012 at 8:13am:

I read elsewhere that some of the performers will be playing for 45 minutes. I'd be surprised if the Stones play that long as they have a show of their own the following night.

I predict a Superbowlesque  4 song set...SMU> MY>D&G>IORR (Maybe BS...any audience sing-a-long anthem type)

SMU...GS...D&G and end with JJF......

Mick will definitely squeeze in Miss You...
Doom & Gloom for a disaster benefit? I think the PR people will wave them off of that one...

I think "Doom and Gloom" would be plenty appropriate for this gig. And assuming they only get, say, four songs, "Gimme Shelter", "Jumpin Jack Flash", and something with a NYC, fuck-you kinda vibe, like "Shattered". Probably "Miss You" though.

Let Keith play hurricane...

munichhilton wrote on Dec 10^th, 2012 at 1:17pm:

Let Keith play hurricane...

The Dylan song? Lotta words on that one!

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 10^th, 2012 at 1:44pm:

munichhilton wrote on Dec 10th, 2012 at 1:17pm: Let Keith play hurricane... The Dylan song? Lotta words on that one!

Yeah...he probably couldn't remember his own Hurricane...

munichhilton wrote on Dec 10^th, 2012 at 2:33pm:

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 10th, 2012 at 1:44pm: munichhilton wrote on Dec 10th, 2012 at 1:17pm: Let Keith play hurricane... The Dylan song? Lotta words on that one! Yeah...he probably couldn't remember his own Hurricane...

It's funny, 'cause Keith does sound very Dylan-y on his own "Hurricane".
He should do it (assuming he can remember all the 12 words or whatever of the lyric); right before "Gimme Shelter" or whatever; it's a fairly moving little ditty.

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 10^th, 2012 at 1:05pm:

I think "Doom and Gloom" would be plenty appropriate for this gig. And assuming they only get, say, four songs, "Gimme Shelter", "Jumpin Jack Flash", and something with a NYC, fuck-you kinda vibe, like "Shattered". Probably "Miss You" though.

Quote:

Mick will definitely squeeze in Miss You... Doom & Gloom for a disaster benefit? I think the PR people will wave them off of that one...

Come to think of it...what about..."I was born...in a cross fire HURRICANE"...I know it's about WWII...but people will only hear HURRICANE

Someone whom have a pair exceed???!!!!

150usd price preferably!!!!!

Bruce opens the show at 7.30 pm (ET) sharp

Press release here from backstreets.com - http://backstreets.com/Assets/pdfs/121212BruceOpenerReleaseFINAL.pdf

No details as yet on the running times for the other acts however

http://www.121212concert.org/

Thanks for the heads up, the "local boy" then, ok, then the other artists are listed in alphabetical order except of course for "Sir Macca"...well at least this time around he won't have any new songs to try to plug like in 2001 ("From a Lover to a Friend" notably).

Big Mac ending with Ringo and everybody else

Ringo's visa is good for only the first few months of the year, which is why his albums get released early in the year in the US. He can promote and tour at that time only. I would love to see the red tape vanish and him come out though for a tune or two.

I gather Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic will be playing together tonight for the first time in 20 years..  i cant imagine who will fill Kurts boots.   Lining up to be a spectacular evening .

gotdablouse wrote on Dec 11^th, 2012 at 7:17pm:

Thanks for the heads up, the "local boy" then, ok, then the other artists are listed in alphabetical order except of course for "Sir Macca"...well at least this time around he won't have any new songs to try to plug like in 2001 ("From a Lover to a Friend" notably).

Mick did exactly that at Live Aid and, as far as I recall, had plans to do something similar at the Concert for New York ("Goddess in the doorway" had just come out or was about to) until Keith gatecrashed the gig at about a days notice - so they changed their plans and did 'Salt of the Earth' instead.

Cheyne Walk wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 4:35am:

I gather Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic will be playing together tonight for the first time in 20 years..  i cant imagine who will fill Kurts boots.   Lining up to be a spectacular evening .

according to the front page of 'The Sun' today it'll be McCartney.

Beyond surreal.

Concert website updated to show list of channels worldwide showing this.

(of all the channels listed for the UK, its still not on ANY of their schedules)

http://www.121212concert.org/broadcast

Latest news is that there is going to be a soundtrack album available for purchase by next week (18th December)

Its even listed on i-tunes already - minus the names of the artists and songs!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/12-12-12-concert-for-sandy/id585701590




COLUMBIA RECORDS will release music from WEDNESDAY's "12-12-12" benefit concert as digital downloads and a physical album, with a 24-track selection of the downloads available for preorder at $12.99 TODAY on iTUNES and the album available "as soon as possible."

Net proceeds from the album and downloads will go to the ROBIN HOOD RELIEF FUND, helping the recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

This has gotta be the first Wednesday night I've been excited about since....
.....can't think of anything. I guess its ok to drink beer tonight?

Macca has said they will NOT be playing any Nirvana songs. They're doing a song he and Grohl wrote together. I'd like to hear them do "Helter Skelter".



Saw Roger Waters on Jimmy Fallon...he revealed Eddie Vedder is singing "Comfortably Numb" with him.

munichhilton wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 12:22pm:

I guess its ok to drink beer tonight?

Punishment awaits if you don't.

http://freedomoutpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thank-you-sir-may-i-have-another-220x220.jpg

Sky Arts will be showing the concert in full in the UK tomorrow.

10 pm on Sky Arts 1. Midnight on Sky Arts 2.

http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/67689

Edith Grove wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 1:17pm:

munichhilton wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 12:22pm: I guess its ok to drink beer tonight? Punishment awaits if you don't. http://freedomoutpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/thank-you-sir-may-i-have-another-220x220.jpg

Fantastic. In fact, I'll get started now...

Saw Clapton rehearsing "Crossroads" just him as as trio with drums/bassist.

Excellent!

rock and roll circus 12/11/12/68 Stones, Who, Clapton and a Beatle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vVJYnG8cBw

FPM wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 12:26pm:

Macca has said they will NOT be playing any Nirvana songs. They're doing a song he and Grohl wrote together. I'd like to hear them do "Helter Skelter".

Will Macca be pushing that Freedom song on us again?? Over and over again??

I do not care for Macca.
I will switch to Moonshiners when he comes on.

Running order

(Times are subject to change)

Times are ET (USA)

7:30-7:33 Film Piece
7:33-8:03 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
set change: Billy Crystal and Ben Stiller
8:07-8:37 Roger Waters & Eddie Vedder
set change: Adam Sandler
8:43-9:03 Bon Jovi
set change: Susan Sarandon & Jon Stewart
9:09-9:24 Eric Clapton
set change: Chelsea Clinton & Jimmy Fallon
9:29-9:44 Rolling Stones
set change: Steven Colbert
9:48-9:58 Alicia Keys
set change Steve Buscemi
10:01-10:31 The Who
set change: Brian Williams & Chris Rock
10:37-10:47 Kayne West
set change: Brian Williams, Seth Myers and Bobby Moynahan
10:53-11:23 Billy Joel
set change: Blake Lively
11:25-11:35 Chris Martin
set change: Brian Williams, Leo DeCaprio, Quentin Tarantino & Jamie Foxx
11:39-12:09 Paul McCartney with Dave Grohl and Diana Krall
*Subject to Change*



Looks like we're getting a three-song set from the Stones. No real surprise that they're not playing as long as some of the other acts as they're a late addition and they have a show tomorrow night.

Diana Krall with Macca and Grohl? Elvis Costello's wife? Weird. She is a tremendous singer though.

Update: Paul McCartney to Lead Nirvana Reunion at 12-12-12
Krist Novoselic: They'll perform a new song
http://assets.rollingstone.com/assets/images/story/paul-mccartney-to-perform-with-dave-grohl-and-friends-at-12-12-12-20121212/1000x306/20121212-mccartney-306x-1355338825.jpg
     
December 12, 2012 12:55 PM ET
Paul McCartney, Kurt Cobain
Paul McCartney performs at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
Gary Miller/FilmMagic

Paul McCartney will close out tonight's 12-12-12 Sandy benefit concert by performing with "Dave Grohl and Friends" as well as Diana Krall, according to an official rundown of the show.

Widespread reports suggest that Grohl's "friends" will include Krist Novoselic and former Nirvana touring guitarist Pat Smear, amounting to a reunion of sorts for the band without its late frontman Kurt Cobain. A spokesperson for McCartney would not confirm or deny the rumor, only saying, "Everything will be revealed tonight."

100 Greatest Singers of All Time: Paul McCartney

The news of McCartney and Grohl's collaboration comes after Roger Waters revealed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon that he'll perform "Comfortably Numb" with Eddie Vedder at the star-packed concert, which will also feature the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the Who, Billy Joel, Kanye West and more.

Update: Krist Novoselic has confirmed on his Twitter that the group will perform a new song, which he described as "kind of 'Helter Skelter' meets 'Scentless Apprentice'" that "rocks with a heavy groove."

12-12-12 will kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST and air on 37 television networks and 27 websites.

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/paul-mccartney-to-perform-with-dave-grohl-and-friends-at-12-12-12-20121212#ixzz2EsTOr3Nz
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Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 2:37pm:

Diana Krall with Macca and Grohl? Elvis Costello's wife? Weird. She is a tremendous singer though.

and easy on the eyes

Tonight's playlist has now leaked and is available online if you look hard enough.

If you do happen to find it, please DON'T post it here in advance or spoil it for everyone else by discussing it until after it takes place. Thanks.

Can confirm that the time the Stones are due onstage is as above - just before 9.30 ET.

mojoman wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 5:06pm:

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 2:37pm: Diana Krall with Macca and Grohl? Elvis Costello's wife? Weird. She is a tremendous singer though. and easy on the eyes

She sure is.

:blankfriggingstare1
FPM wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 12:26pm:

Macca has said they will NOT be playing any Nirvana songs. They're doing a song he and Grohl wrote together. I'd like to hear them

A new song ? That's exciting, hopefully it will be a little less simplistic than "Freedom"...

So we have Sky Arts 1 in Europe so far broadcasting the show? Let me try to hunt it down on my satellite dish...TV5 Monde was said to show it too but it's not on their schedule. You'd think that MTV Live HD would be a good outlet for something like that but I suppose they have their usual crap to ram down the throats of their usual viewers.

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 5:11pm:

mojoman wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 5:06pm: Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 2:37pm: Diana Krall with Macca and Grohl? Elvis Costello's wife? Weird. She is a tremendous singer though. and easy on the eyes She sure is.

And, more to the point,  astonishingly talented. Her appearances this week on the talk-show circuit, featuring Marc Ribot on guitar, have been absolutely stellar.

Like this one:

http://youtu.be/WWz5Lr-ehRA

As amazing as the guitars are on this, her piano just kills me.

That was fantastic!

Zilch so far in terms of broadcasting, even on Sky Arts 1 ?

Well the Yahoo streaming is rather good at around 2mbps...

LOL Gazza, the Boss opening and now with Bon Jovi

:stinkypost

Is MT gonna be there.

WOW!!! Bruce and Jon Boni Jovi!!!
They should definitely record/tour together!!!
:solongsucker

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 6:59pm:

LOL Gazza, the Boss opening and now with Bon Jovi :stinkypost

Garza passed out. Send in the medics

This is weird. One channel has the concert and Bruce is playing. Another has the concert and Roger Waters just finished. WTH? Who are we actually up to?

Waters started Us and Them 2 minutes ago.  I am here in NY watching on the MSG channel

YouTube is in real time...click on the blue bar at top

http://www.youtube.com/fuse?feature=inp-lt-twe-us

StickyStones wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 7:27pm:

This is weird. One channel has the concert and Bruce is playing. Another has the concert and Roger Waters just finished. WTH? Who are we actually up to?

It's live on AMC.

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 6:59pm:

LOL Gazza, the Boss opening and now with Bon Jovi :stinkypost

The Mayans were out by nine days.

Could have been worse, in fairness, although no one, but no one, should ever share a vocal on that song.

Pretty enjoyable show so far. Bruce was excellent and the choice of songs very appropriate for the occasion. Waters pretty good but Vedder superb.

Bon Jovi opened his set from the audience. If I was there, I'd have mugged him.

Adam Sandler is there.  So far, the whole thing has been fantastic (the Bruce . Too bad I have the worst hangover in the world.


Now it's solo Bon Jovi... :whatapostronnie

Bruce joining bon Jovi now. Too bad.

Will MT and Bill be joining for this, you think? Or even just Little Mick?

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 7:54pm:

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 6:59pm: LOL Gazza, the Boss opening and now with Bon Jovi :stinkypost The Mayans were out by nine days. Could have been worse, in fairness, although no one, but no one, should ever share a vocal on that song. Pretty enjoyable show so far. Bruce was excellent and the choice of songs very appropriate for the occasion. Waters pretty good but Vedder superb. Bon Jovi opened his set from the audience. If I was there, I'd have mugged him.

GAZZA!! You typed "mugged"instead of "Hugged"...LOL

Paranoid Android wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:07pm:

GAZZA!! You typed "mugged"instead of "Hugged"...LOL

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Gazza comes out of the closet!!!   :aimama

Gracias Marcelo

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Looks like we'll be waiting a bit for the Stones, but we got Clapton coming up !

Sweet Virginia just sent me a video on facebook of Living On A Prayer.

You can really go off someone quickly.

StickyStones wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:07pm:

Will MT and Bill be joining for this, you think? Or even just Little Mick?

No. Bill wont even be at the Newark shows. Why would he be at this?

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:27pm:

StickyStones wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 8:07pm: Will MT and Bill be joining for this, you think? Or even just Little Mick? No. Bill wont even be at the Newark shows. Why would he be at this?

Well Mick will be at the Newark shows so I figured at least it'd make sense for him to be there tonight.
I mean these three shows may be the Stones' very last. You'd think they'd give the two other surviving members more treatment than just making them guests on a song or two...

Ya think Grrregory is going to be in that backdrop behind the stage ?  :stinkypost

15 mins for Stones and 30 mins for The Who!!!

Fuck you Joey!!!

:shutthefuckup :solongsucker

Steve Jordan on drums for Clapton?

Jesus, Clapton is so pedestrian. Don't get his huge popularity. Sounds like your average suburban meat market bar band. From 25 years ago.

Willy Weeks is great on bass though.

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:35pm:

Steve Jordan on drums for Clapton?

Yup. The pop of the snare is the instant giveaway.

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:35pm:

Steve Jordan on drums for Clapton?

Yup.

Is that Chelsea Clinton?

E.C. just finished !!!!!!!


Stones & The Who coming ..................................


Macca closing !!!!!


" I am typing this with me Hog , Ronnie !  "


JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJACKY CAKES !

Stones up next !

I just realized...Foo Fighters have covered...The Stones...The Who...Pink Floyd...Cream...

Dave Grohl could jam with just about anyone there tonight!!

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:36pm:

Jesus, Clapton is so pedestrian. Don't get his huge popularity. Sounds like your average suburban meat market bar band. From 25 years ago. Willy Weeks is great on bass though.

Clapton kicked ass. :wow

I will not watch Macca.
He is dead to me.
I do not care for Macca.

STONES !!!!!!! :)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse :warhorse

You Got Me Rocking. Sounds great, but lame choice.

Guess they'll be doing it tomorrow and Saturday.

You have got to be fucking kidding me...well...at least it wasn't the predictable SMU!!!

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:50pm:

You Got Me Rocking. Sounds great, but lame choice. Guess they'll be doing it tomorrow and Saturday.

The fix is in. :smilestu

YGMR  :areyoufuckingserious

I want to see Kanye West, just to see if he does something stupid

JJF!

Don't forget, they came into this gig late.
Warhorses for hurricane victims, works for me.
Like I said earlier, JJF will pummel the syrup Macca will serve...

That was it??? :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey  :nanker   :interestingstuffronnie

That's it?  2 numbers?

Was it me...or did Jagger look ( for about 2 seconds) like he was having a heart attack...or at least indigestion during JJF???

MrPleasant wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 8:59pm:

That was it??? :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey  :nanker   :interestingstuffronnie

Why the fuck bother? :sad

BEST STONES YET !!!!!!!!

two songs of the stones equals a whole set of the all others

Fuck yeah!

Can't wait to see that audience pretend they are enjoying Kanye West...

Nothing against West...it's just that those folks in the front are the Whitest, suburbanite looking bunch... ;D ;D

JJ Flash sounded fantastic. Dig the slowed down tempo. Damn near monolithic.

These mofos are so fucking good.

Paranoid Android wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:02pm:

Can't wait to see that audience pretend they are enjoying Kanye West... Nothing against West...it's just that those folks in the front are the Whitest, suburbanite looking bunch... ;D ;D

Classic!  Worth staying up for!

YGMR was an awful choice from a catalogue as excellent as theirs. Crowd didnt know it at all and the performance was a bit up and down.

JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version.

I was dreading Miss You. Can't believe they pulled something worse out. JJF saved the day and rocked the house . Stayed up 'till 3am for 2 SONGS   :forfucksake

Night

sc uk

" JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version. "


Concur .


The Who up soon ........... Love Reign Over Me ?!

Really good JJF!  The other song....we'll it was weak.

Bruce was great and even not bad with Jovi.   Eddie was superb with Waters but I could listen to him all night.  Think I might have to watch  on my DVR tomorrow for the rest so I can fast forward thru some of these folks...

Hope Pete doesn't walk off stage in the middle of a song.

I laughed so hard when I heard that YGMR opening riff I scared the cat.

straycatuk wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:10pm:

I was dreading Miss You. Can't believe they pulled something worse out. JJF saved the day and rocked the house . Stayed up 'till 3am for 2 SONGS   :forfucksake Night sc uk

Good work.
It's what we do
It's why we are here.
Rocks Off
The first-The Best- Stones Board on the Planet.
Rocks Off Rules You Bastards!

ijwthstd wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:12pm:

I laughed so hard when I heard that YGMR opening riff I scared the cat.

So did I.

And then I realised I dont even have a cat.

Joey wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:10pm:

" JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version. " Concur . The Who up soon ........... Love Reign Over Me ?!

I predict young Joey will be happy.  ;)

Meanwhile, I'm off to beddy-byes. Shall watch the rest when they show it on TV here tomorrow night.

Alicia Keyes looks...really great. And has a fine voice.

But, alas, a new low for pop music lyrics with the refrain:

"Get your cell-phones in the air".

God this an embarassing song.

Up at 3am to see our band! Roll on Saturday night now!

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:15pm:

Joey wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:10pm: " JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version. " Concur . The Who up soon ........... Love Reign Over Me ?! I predict young Joey will be happy.  ;) Meanwhile, I'm off to beddy-byes. Shall watch the rest when they show it on TV here tomorrow night.

What a trooper!   You even had to suffer thru Jovi!   A Mark of true fans when u stay up til 3am for 2 songs that you wish they would give a rest.... ;D 8-)

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:15pm:

Joey wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:10pm: " JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version. " Concur . The Who up soon ........... Love Reign Over Me ?! I predict young Joey will be happy.  ;) Meanwhile, I'm off to beddy-byes. Shall watch the rest when they show it on TV here tomorrow night.

Gazza you went to bed too early, the whole cast of The Sopranos was just shown answering the phones.

Steve Buscemi getting in several good digs at Stones for playing only two songs.

Like Alicia Keys' Cell Phone song wasn't bad enought, we got Steve Buscemi and a bunch of drunks to watch

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:14pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:12pm: I laughed so hard when I heard that YGMR opening riff I scared the cat. So did I. And then I realised I dont even have a cat.

Me three. My poor neighbors; felt like a practical joke from Gazza.


Total redemption though with JJF.
Nailed it.

Keith Moon is singing LIVE!

Joey is right he drinks with him  :scary

Nice tribute to Keith Moon. Pretty cool

Who Are You sounded pretty good.

Bell Boy???? What a dumb choice. But I supose, like most of these oldsters, they only know how to play what they're playing currently.

Pinball Wizard a good follow up to get the crowd back into it.

Did Young Joey know that Keith Moon was going to appear???

I couldn't decide if that was stupid or great. I'm leaning toward great.

Was more excited to see the Sopranos back together! Big Pussy looked great!

Keith Moon stole the show!

I'll never doubt you drink with Keith again, Joey...

Mr. Yeats wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:38pm:

Who Are You sounded pretty good. Bell Boy???? What a dumb choice. But I supose, like most of these oldsters, they only know how to play what they're playing currently.

Bell Boy was the best part of the whole show so far

The 'Oo are nailing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Number 2 fav Band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One hell of a set they are playing  :keithpunky :keithpunky :keithpunky

Blowing doors - that was a great Baba O'Reilly - Townshend played so strong.

(I don't follow this stuff.  Who the hell is Alicia Keyes?  That was ponderous.  Ponderous!)

Given how many songs the Who have played, it's safe to assume the Stones could have played more if they were so inclined. Saving energy for tomorrow night?

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© Larry Busacca

"Have a fuckin' beer!"

Nice one , Pete!

Mel Belli wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:59pm:

Given how many songs the Who have played, it's safe to assume the Stones could have played more if they were so inclined. Saving energy for tomorrow night?

I need to go back and reply the Stones set, but I think Mick looked annoyed at the end of JJF. Was he pissed at being there in the first place (felt obligated to attend?) or were they told there was only time for 2 songs?  Yes, they could have been saving themselves for tomorrow (and since I am going I should be happy) but tonight seemed out of sorts.

" Keith Moon is singing LIVE!

Joey is right he drinks with him  "



I ( Your Young Joey ) drink with Keith every Friggin Weekend !



" HAVE A FRIGGIN BEER EVERYBODY  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "


J. " Keith " Moon ! ™

scope wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 10:07pm:

Mel Belli wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:59pm: Given how many songs the Who have played, it's safe to assume the Stones could have played more if they were so inclined. Saving energy for tomorrow night? I need to go back and reply the Stones set, but I think Mick looked annoyed at the end of JJF. Was he pissed at being there in the first place (felt obligated to attend?) or were they told there was only time for 2 songs?  Yes, they could have been saving themselves for tomorrow (and since I am going I should be happy) but tonight seemed out of sorts.

I think they sounded really tight, and seemed to be enjoying themselves.

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:aimama

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What is this - kareoke night with Kanye? How many songs he gonna do?

Hip hop seldom translates well live. And anyway he's a shitty rapper and can't sing either.

Plus he can't dance or move. And looks really stupid tonight. Sorry.

The guys sounded good....JJF was really good.:)

The tribute to Moonie was BRILLIANT. I was weepy.....The Two/Who was/is one of the best. bands. ever. Yessss.....

Nellcote wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:21pm:

Gazza wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:15pm: Joey wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:10pm: " JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version. " Concur . The Who up soon ........... Love Reign Over Me ?! I predict young Joey will be happy.  ;) Meanwhile, I'm off to beddy-byes. Shall watch the rest when they show it on TV here tomorrow night. Gazza you went to bed too early, the whole cast of The Sopranos was just shown answering the phones.

Bruce just came back and did New York City Serenade on piano solo. ;D

Sir Paul rocking the house! :keithpunky :willya

Micks hair looked flat ....lacked bounce.

:nooslajaleisk

Deathgod wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 11:40pm:

Micks hair looked flat ....lacked bounce. :nooslajaleisk

Warmup show hair. :boring

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 11:36pm:

Nellcote wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:21pm: Gazza wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:15pm: Joey wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:10pm: " JJF however was terrific. Really strong, energetic version. " Concur . The Who up soon ........... Love Reign Over Me ?! I predict young Joey will be happy.  ;) Meanwhile, I'm off to beddy-byes. Shall watch the rest when they show it on TV here tomorrow night. Gazza you went to bed too early, the whole cast of The Sopranos was just shown answering the phones. Bruce just came back and did New York City Serenade on piano solo. ;D

You are cruel, mean, lowdown man, SCL!!

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 11:40pm:

Sir Paul rocking the house! :keithpunky :willya

Man sounds fucking GOOD. Helter Skelter - didn't someone call that earlier today? I thought 'no way'.

Excited to hear the Nirvana thing with Grohl et al. (not a big Nirvana fan at all, but this could be interesting, to say the least).

Blackbird sounding lurvely. :-*

'Tis. 'Tis.

The setlist is about to get very very odd.  I can't wait!

Sandy is only one letter away from Randy.
(And don't mention Mandy for Christ's/Chrimbo's sake.)  :nooslajaleisk
Fit as fiddles they are. Darts from Dartford. All yours, Jack. So old nowdays that they amass a combined age of 16 and three-quarters (17 and a half on Tuesdays). It's all done on a couple of bananas, apparently.

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I want to... uhm...hold hands and chat and take romantic walks with...and stuff... with Alicia Keyes.

Mel Belli wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:59pm:

Given how many songs the Who have played, it's safe to assume the Stones could have played more if they were so inclined. Saving energy for tomorrow night?

Thats what I thought too. However, it appears that the exclusive deal they had already signed with WWE for the PPV show forbade them from playing longer even if they and the promoters of this event had wanted them to.

Reading between the lines, I suppose WWE could actually have refused them clearance to perform at another televised event, but a compromise was reached.

Gazza wrote on Dec 13^th, 2012 at 7:21am:

Mel Belli wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:59pm: Given how many songs the Who have played, it's safe to assume the Stones could have played more if they were so inclined. Saving energy for tomorrow night? Thats what I thought too. However, it appears that the exclusive deal they had already signed with WWE for the PPV show forbade them from playing longer even if they and the promoters of this event had wanted them to. Reading between the lines, I suppose WWE could actually have refused them clearance to perform at another televised event, but a compromise was reached.

So, 2 billion pairs of ears hear Fallon advertise the pay-per-view. But WWE contractually obliges the Stones to leave them wanting more. Interesting.

Stones blew the doors off!!!! BLEW THEM OFF!!! They rocked!!!

Looked cool. Sounded great!


Macca bombed badly. His set was horrible. Had to pinch myself to stay awake. Many left.

Gazza wrote on Dec 12^th, 2012 at 9:14pm:

ijwthstd wrote on Dec 12th, 2012 at 9:12pm: I laughed so hard when I heard that YGMR opening riff I scared the cat. So did I. And then I realised I dont even have a cat.

^ Thats posting on loan from God.  (i.e....see: Claptons set w/Steve Jordan)

Who knows the real reason why the Stones only did two numbers. I don't think any of us will ever know, unless someone has a connection to Stones, Inc. and their lawyers.  it was a benefit concert and the Stones did their part. Did I want them to do 30 minutes? Sure, but I was happy with ten.

I heard that they had to cut out SMU because Billy Crystal took all of their time up

I was at the concert. There were some amazing moments, and I hope they raised a LOT of money because it is sorely needed.
I spend the day in Red Hook before going to the show, and it is sill reeling from the hurricane. When I delivered supplies to New Dorp, Staten Island about a month ago I could not believe the complete devastation for miles around us.

My over-riding impression of the show was that it was way too long. The organizers needed to be more forceful in handling the rock gods. They let too many acts play too many songs.

The highlights for me:

For me, Roger Waters and Eddie Vedder stole the show. They were impeccable. I thought our boys were very good (I wish that every band had a two to four song limit). They were pretty much the only act that had a project get promoted live on the show. This should help the PPV sales. Appetites have been whetted.

Bruce was great, of course, and The Who rocked the place. I had just seen them last week at MSG, and I loved the way they were weaving Moonie and Ox into the live performance. Not sure if the Moonie part could be truly appreciated by the TV audience last night. Note to Roger: keep your fucking shirt buttoned.

Lows: Buschemi blathering....other celebs blathering...Kristen Stewart....Blake Lively...even Colbert and Jon Stweart both talked too long. Kanye running around in a dress to a recorded soundtrack. Bon Jovi...everything he did. Clapton and Chris Martin should have both joined some other act rather than take up time with individual performances.

I have to admit, I left during Macca. It was already after 1:00 AM and I have two REAL Stones shows this week!

WTF were they thinking....putting together a Nirvana reunion that wouldn't start till 1:15 in the morning?

Obviously there were no clocks backstage.

Mick did have to get back to his hotel room for the football game. He tweeted soon after he left MSG that he was in his room cheering on one team or another.

So, is this officially the shortest Stones gig ever, or would that be one of the "riot" shows back in the Sixties ?

Great pics. Hoping video footage is up soon.

Want to watch it again before tonights show

They replayed it this morning but now it's gone and not man snippets. Missed the Macca part.

you got Me Rocking.
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" Bruce was great, of course, and The Who rocked the place. I had just seen them last week at MSG, and I loved the way they were weaving Moonie and Ox into the live performance.  "


Nuzzles ®

I don't know why people hate You Got Me Rocking. It's a fun tune to dance around and clap and have a good time to.

white bread review

the stones rocked. they put their two cents in.
the who rocked, bell boy an odd choice and instead of tea and theater they should have done sea&sand and yes i did not need to see rogers shirt unbuttoned
clapton in a trio was great maybe not the most evocative performer but a great guitarist
roger waters-huge floyd fan but it didnt really move me.
eddie who?
missed springsteen
missed BJ-crushed
chris martin, why is this guy famous? about as overated a musician as his wife is an actress.
micheal stipe please stay retired
Big Mac-dude is olde. only saw part of set due to technical difficulties but blackbird was great despite his failing voice and i've got a feelin was terrific
i did like nirvana backing him up otta the box. a good band but completely overated
yep that alicia keys was solid she's in her prime and smokin

Thumbs up-Stones, WHO, Bruce, Clapton

Steel Wheels wrote on Dec 13^th, 2012 at 8:06am:

Who knows the real reason why the Stones only did two numbers. I don't think any of us will ever know, unless someone has a connection to Stones, Inc. and their lawyers.

yeah, I just made it up.  Like everything else on here.  ::)

There's a video on the site.


There were plenty of old Brits – but not that many women – at Madison Square Garden to raise money for hurricane victims

   
   
   

   Emma Gilbey Keller
       Emma G Keller in New York
       guardian.co.uk, Thursday 13 December 2012 08.05 GMT      
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Sir Paul McCartney and the surviving members of Nirvana - Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear - debut their song Cut Me Some Slack Link to this video

The 12-12-12 concert to raise money for victims of hurricane Sandy might have been seen and heard all over the world, but it was Brit night at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. More specifically, it was old Brit night.

With a lineup of the Rolling Stones, the Who, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Roger Waters and Chris Martin, all of whom came in to help the cause, the event was a reminder of the good old days of the special relationship between Britain and the United States.

The show opened with dramatic pictures of the hurricane's winds, rain and waves attacking and drastically altering the landscape around New York City and New Jersey. It's hard to remember it was only six weeks ago; the spectacle of it already seemed unreal.

It made sense that the opening act was New Jersey's greatest star, Bruce Springsteen, who began with Land of Hope and Dreams as the camera panned forward over the mainly white, mainly middle-aged, affluent crowd on the stadium floor. Everyone was standing, but there was a general lack of focus as the concert began. Many audience members seemed to be chatting to each other rather than watching the stage.

"You probably can't tell at home but they've definitely turned the speakers up to 11 tonight," tweeted Springsteen as he performed.

He was right, we couldn't tell. There were audio bugs throughout Springsteen's half-hour set and when Bon Jovi came on stage to join him he was carrying a microphone that didn't work and he could hardly be heard on Born to Run.

The Brits took over when Roger Waters strolled on stage for The Wall. Waters only performed Pink Floyd numbers, and the absence of his former partner Dave Gilmour was noted during guitar solos on Money and Comfortably Numb. But Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder filled the gap beautifully as he sang the song's main vocal.

This was always going to be a long show. The longer it ran, the more money it could raise. And with a download of the event available for presale on iTunes heavily promoted throughout the event (another revenue stream) the organisers were maximising every opportunity to raise cash.

So it was a shame when, halfway through, the website crashed and the phone lines were so overwhelmed they couldn't connect. Who knows how many dollars waiting to be pledged didn't get through?

Waters was followed by Eric Clapton, and it was at this point that remarks about the age of performers began to flood the internet. "Have to respect the passion Bruce brings to the stage!" said one. "Especially for being in his 60s. Sweet vest too."

"Eric Clapton: the only 67-year-old who can rock the hipster glasses just as much as he rocks his guitar."

Of course when the Stones came on to play a brisk two songs: You Got Me Rockin and Jumping Jack Flash (Opening line – "I was born in a crossfire hurricane") Mick immediately joined in on the joke.

"This has to be the largest collection of old British musicians ever at Madison Square Garden," he said. "And if it rains in London you've got to come and help us out."

The first, and only, woman to perform as a headliner – Alicia Keys – didn't come on stage till almost three hours into the concert. She played for about 15 minutes, before things returned to normal with the advent of the Who's Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend (or Keith Moon as Brian Williams called him).

There followed the evening's highlight for some and lowlight for others, as Daltrey bared his tan, very buff, hairless chest and kept it exposed as he sang. For a very long time.

The Who led into Kanye West dressed in a leather kilt who led to Long Island's Billy Joel performing his iconic New York State of Mind as well as a bunch of his other greatest hits.

Then the Brits returned in the person of Chris Martin who sang an unplugged version of Viva La Vida before bringing Michael Stipe of REM "out of retirement" to sing a low-key and moving Losing My Religion.

It was left to Sir. Paul. McCartney. (as Quentin Tarantino introduced him) to close the show. By the time he came onstage in extremely high-waisted jeans, we were on day two and it was well after midnight on 12-13-12.

"Thank you for staying," said McCartney gratefully.

He sang Helter Skelter then Let Me Roll It followed by a song from his Wings portfolio before finally, at 12.50am, two hours and 35 minutes after the last one left, another woman came onstage. Diana Krall – an amazing talent. Not that you'd have known. Krall didn't even get to sing. She briefly accompanied Macca on the piano for My Valentine before silently disappearing into the wings to be noisily replaced onstage by Nirvana.

Before I end I should mention that there was a healthy representation of comic talent punctuating the night. From Billy Crystal to Adam Sandler to Chris Rock to the cast of Saturday Night Live, they were there. But again, no female comedians took the stage. (Where were you, New York residents Tina Fey and Lena Dunham?) And the comedy was underwhelming and unfunny.

McCartney brought the house to its tearful feet with Live and Let Die as the tired audience looked around for their coats and bags. Around the world, other audiences got ready for bed or for work. A solitary firework exploded and rescue workers, police and firemen came on stage for their bows. Alicia Keys returned and surrounded by the real stars of hurricane Sandy sang Empire State of Mind.

It was the perfect finish.
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JJF
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Gazza wrote on Dec 13^th, 2012 at 11:00am:

Steel Wheels wrote on Dec 13th, 2012 at 8:06am: Who knows the real reason why the Stones only did two numbers. I don't think any of us will ever know, unless someone has a connection to Stones, Inc. and their lawyers.   yeah, I just made it up.  Like everything else on here.  ::)

I can be your source for all inside news related to the Stones in Philadelphia!

Steel Wheels wrote on Dec 13^th, 2012 at 11:43am:

Gazza wrote on Dec 13th, 2012 at 11:00am: Steel Wheels wrote on Dec 13th, 2012 at 8:06am: Who knows the real reason why the Stones only did two numbers. I don't think any of us will ever know, unless someone has a connection to Stones, Inc. and their lawyers.   yeah, I just made it up.  Like everything else on here.  ::) I can be your source for all inside news related to the Stones in Philadelphia!

bring it on. bumped into pierre robert at two shows in the last couple of weeks and point blanked asked him if the stones were coming to town before i spent eight hundred for a ticket he wouldnt or couldnt say

I sat next to him at the Tower theater gig a few years back.  He's actually not that big of a Stones fan.

Steel Wheels wrote on Dec 13^th, 2012 at 11:52am:

I sat next to him at the Tower theater gig a few years back.  He's actually not that big of a Stones fan.

they flew the lucky bastard to london!!!

WWE contracts absolutely made sense in explaining the short set, but I felt it may also be because the Stones didn't want to do it maybe...I dunno maybe...

Full show now available for download on Kickass

http://kat.ph/12-12-12-the-concert-for-sandy-relief-720p-avchd-sc-sdh-t6897452.html

Gazza...was the "leaked set list" what they played...or did they cut anything out?

That was precisely it. Although  in a different order.

Some of the setlists were a working draft it seems. Bruce certainly deviated from his.

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