Boston benefit concert to feature rock legends
A May 30 concert to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will feature a wide variety of artists, from Aerosmith and New Kids on the Block, to Jimmy Buffet and Carole King.
(From left), Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform on NBC's 'Today' show in New York in November 2012. Aerosmith, James Taylor, and Jimmy Buffett are among the scheduled performers for a Boston Marathon benefit concert May 30.
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"Like so many other proud Bostonians who have been extremely generous, we are honored to step up and do our part to help the victims and their families," said聽聽of former boy band New Kids on the Block.
"Hopefully this event will not only raise money, but spirits as well," Wahlberg said in a statement.
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