BSB Join "The concert for New York City"

Back - Index - Submissions - - What is RSS? Date: Oct 15, 2001 Source: The Official Site Submitted By: Newsdiva D Backstreet Boys Join October 20 all-star Vh1, Cablevision, Miramax films and AOL's "The concert for New York City"; Group immediately travel to Washington D.C. To participate in "United We Stand," benefit concert At RFK Stadium October 21; Participation in both benefits necessitates the Cancellation of their October 20 San Diego Concert In order to aid in the fund-raising efforts for those Affected by the Events of september 11, backstreet boys are unable to Perform their Saturday, october 20 show at the coors amphitheater in San diego, ca. Backstreet boys' tour will now conclude friday, October 19 in las vegas, After which the group travel directly to new york in Order to Participate in vh1, cablevision, miramax films and Aol's "the concert For new york city" at madison square garden on october 20. Backstreet Boys have also confirmed their participation in the October 21 "united We stand" concert set for sunday, october 21, at rfk Stadium in Washington, dc. For the "concert for new york city," backstreet boys Join paul Mccartney, the who, bon jovi, mick jagger, john Mellencamp, eric Clapton, billy joel, macy gray, marc anthony and Others for the historic Event benefiting victims of the world trade center Attack and honoring The heroic rescue workers. The four-hour "concert for New york city" Will be telecast live and commercial free on vh1 at 8pm and will be Simulcast on the vh1 radio network and westwood one And webcast on aol. All telecasts will feature a phone number and web Address for charitable Donations. All money raised from "the concert for new york city" Will go to the Robin hood relief fund, which was established by the Robin hood Foundation, with funds to be distributed to charities Benefiting the Victims including the twin towers fund created by Mayor rudolph Giuliani. One-hundred percent of the money raised will Go directly to Aid victims and their families. In addition, bsb will join an array of the world's Greatest Performers--aerosmith, james brown, aaron carter, al Green, michael Jackson, mick jagger, kiss, ricky martin and *nsync--in teaming with Clear channel entertainment for a star-studded music Spectacular, "united we stand," to raise money in support of the Recovery efforts From the september 11th attack on america. The Eight-hour music Festival will be held sunday, october 21, at rfk Stadium in washington, Dc, beginning at noon et. All money raised from "united we stand" will Benefit the american red cross relief fund, the Pentagon relief fund and The salvation army relief fund. Backstreet boys are especially committed to the relief Efforts since the Nation's tragedy hit the group close to home when they Learned that Daniel lee, a member of the backstreet boys touring Family, was on board American airlines flight 11. Lee--who served as a set Carpenter on the Group's current trek--was returning to los angeles After the group's Boston performances for the birth of his second child. In canceling the october 20 show, backstreet boys Sincerely apologize For the inconvenience to their san diego fans and look Forward to seeing Them on their next tour. "we ended the first leg of this tour in san diego back In march and we Were hoping to catch up with our fans there again," Backstreet boys said In a joint statement. "but with all that has happened In the past few Weeks, we feel it is our duty to help out by Performing at this very Important event which stands to raise so much money For the victims." Comment on this item. Recent Comments Submitted by: johnansog http://imrdsoacha.gov.co/silvitra-120mg-qrms Comment on this item. Next Item: Bakersfield Concert Preview Prev Item: Music stars give three major concerts this weekend