PEARL JAM RAISE MILLIONS FOR CHARITY

Last updated: Thursday, July 3, 2008

PEARL JAM RAISE MILLIONS FOR CHARITY

Legendary rockers PEARL JAM have helped to raise $3 million (GBP1.5 million) for charity after playing a fundraising gig in New York City on Tuesday (01Jul08) night.

Pearl Jam performing live in concert at Madison Square Garden New York City, USA - 24.06.08

The veteran band hit the stage for an exhausting 26-song set at the Big Apple's Beacon Theatre concert, marking the end of their current U.S. tour.

The gig, which benefited the Robin Hood Foundation's anti-poverty initiatives, saw some tickets sell for as much as $2,250 (GBP1,125), reports Billboard.

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Source: WENN

| Thursday, July 3, 2008

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