That free inauguration concert line-up in full
It’s official: the music stars scheduled to perform at the “We Are One” free inaugural concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial this Sunday include* (my bolding):
Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder.
<gulp>
*yes, there will be more
Tags: beyonce, bruce springsteen, inaugural concert, inauguration concert, obama concert, stevie wonder, we are one, will.i.am
January 12th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Oh, don’t know about that top line, minus Renee Fleming. Bono!! There’s no defence on that one I’m sorry. Agree with the rest of the bold though.
Raymond IV? Jennifer Nettles? Heather Headley? WHO!?! Or am I sounding like a High Court Judge?
Btw Kids In The Hall Ha!! I’d almost forgotten them. Oh Happy days
Enjoy.
January 13th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I shall defend my love of Bono/U2 til the cows come home. that said, I doubt he’ll perform solo. maybe he’ll just be giving a speech.
re. Renee Fleming, I’m afraid I’m simply not much of a fan of opera or classical singing. there, I said it.
(you don’t sound like a High Court judge – you sound like a Brit.)
January 15th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Raymond IV, that is Usher’s full name. He does have a father! The Concert is to show the diversity of just not the president, but all people. Country, R-n-R, R&B, folk, happy, sad and just plain bad! But I know one thing – THIS COUNTRY ROCKS, no matter what’s going on!
January 16th, 2009 at 1:42 am
yes I know what you mean – it’s a truly diverse line-up. quite a gig.
January 17th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Heather Headley is an R&B and gospel artist known for her broadway performances (Lion King, Elton John’s Aida) and tours with Andrea Bocelli from time to time. One word that describes her talent: AMAZING.
January 18th, 2009 at 2:11 am
I just read your comment out to my host here in DC and turns out she’s a Heather Headley fan too!
thanks for the heads-up, Tara.
January 18th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
[...] will undoubtedly change today, however – as a) I will be entering the thick of it, to b) go to the massive concert being held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It kicks off at 1.30pm our time (for the duration [...]
January 18th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Unfortunately, this “free” concert, being performed on public grounds is only being broadcast by HBO (only if you have cable or sat TV). I suppose PBS may aquire rights (when fundraising looks profitable)?