12/12/12: The Day Cast
Overview
"12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief" was a benefit concert held on December 12, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The concert was organized to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated the East Coast of the United States in late October 2012. The event featured an all-star lineup of musicians and celebrities, and was broadcast live on television and streamed online.
The Cast
Performers
- The Who: The legendary British rock band performed a selection of their classic hits, including "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley".
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Springsteen and his band delivered a rousing set that included "Land of Hope and Dreams" and "Born to Run".
- Roger Waters: The former Pink Floyd member performed a solo set that featured "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" and "Money".
- Eric Clapton: The guitar legend appeared solo, playing an acoustic set that included "Layla" and "Wonderful Tonight".
- The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards led the iconic band through a three-song set that included "You Got Me Rocking" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash".
- Alicia Keys: The R&B singer-songwriter performed a solo piano set that featured "No One" and "Empire State of Mind".
- Bon Jovi: The Jersey rockers played a hits-heavy set that included "Livin' on a Prayer" and "It's My Life".
- Billy Joel: The Long Island native performed a solo piano set that featured "Uptown Girl" and "We Didn't Start the Fire".
- Eddie Vedder: The Pearl Jam frontman appeared solo, playing an acoustic set that included "Comfortably Numb" and "Hallelujah".
- Chris Martin: The Coldplay singer performed a solo piano set that featured "Viva La Vida" and "Paradise".
Hosts and Presenters
- Billy Crystal: The actor and comedian hosted the event, introducing performers and sharing stories about Hurricane Sandy's impact.
- Jon Stewart: The Daily Show host appeared as a presenter, introducing several performers and sharing his own thoughts on the importance of the benefit concert.
- Jimmy Fallon: The Late Night host appeared as a presenter, introducing one of the performers.
Impact
The concert raised over $50 million for the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provided aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy. The event also generated widespread media attention and raised awareness about the ongoing recovery efforts in the affected regions.
Legacy
"12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief" will be remembered as one of the most successful and star-studded benefit concerts in history, bringing together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment to support a worthy cause.
