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Some of the biggest names in international rock and roll came together last night (12 December, 2012) for a benefit show in aid of Hurricane Sandy victims.
The sold-out spectacle was opened by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, with Bon Jovi joining The Boss to perform Born To Run.
The Brits were well represented last night, with Roger Waters, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Chris Martin, The Who and The Rolling Stones all representing for the UK.
Waters was joined by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder for a redition of 'Comfortably Numb' in the conspicuous absence of his Pink Floyd partner David Gilmour.
The Stones took the stage to perform two songs, with Jagger joking that "This has to be the largest collection of old British musicians ever at Madison Square Gardens.
"And if it rains in London you've got to come and help us out."
Alicia Keys, the only woman to be listed as a headliner, performed a 15-minute set before relinquishing the stage to The Who, but the 'Girl On Fire' singer returned to close the show with a rendition of 'Empire State Of Mind'.
Kanye West followed the Pinball Wizards, taking the stage in a leather kilt, and was in turn followed by Billy Joel performing his classic 'New York State Of Mind'.
Chris Martin played an unplugged rendition of 'Viva La Vida' and then brought R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe 'out of retirement' for a movingly low-key 'Losing My Religion'.
McCartney played 'Helter Skelter' and 'Let Me Roll', and a song from his back catalogue with The Wings.
He was then joined by Diana Krall, who accompanied him on piano for 'My Valentine' before the remaining components of Nirvana joined the former Beatle on stage.
But instead of taking on 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', or 'Rape Me', the band opted for a blues track called 'Cut Me Some Slack', was a result of their time jamming. But that didn't stop Grohl battering his drum kit into submission in typical fashion.
McCartney also managed to bring tearful audience to its feet when he played 'Live and Let Die'.
The evening also featured comedy from Billy Crystal, Adam Sandler and Chris Rock.
The event had already raised $32m from ticket sales and sponsorship, with ticket prices ranging from $150 (£93) to $2,500 (£1,550).
But organsers are hoping to raise tens of millions more through advertising and syndication.
When Superstorm Sandy hit New York it killed 130 people and left thousands homeless. It caused billions of dollars' worth of damage and left many without power or transport.
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