FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2012, photo provided by NBC, Jon Bon Jovi performs in New York, during "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together," a concert hosted by NBC to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy. Bon Jovi, along with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Kanye West, Billy Joel, The Who and Alicia Keys will perform at another benefit concert, on Dec. 12, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Proceeds from the concert will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund to help those affected by Sandy in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Sandy's assault more than two weeks ago created widespread damage and power outages throughout the area. (AP Photo/NBC, Heidi Gutman, file)
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Kanye West will hit the stage at a Superstorm Sandy benefit concert next month at Madison Square Garden.
MSG announced Thursday that Billy Joel, The Who, Alicia Keys and Jon Bon Jovi will also perform at the Dec. 12 show, dubbed "12-12-12." More performers will be announced at a later date.
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund to benefit those affected by Sandy in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Sandy's assault more than two weeks ago created widespread damage and power outages throughout the area.
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