Colombian rocker Juanes and musician/activist Tom Morello are among the list of elite musicians that will participate in the tribute concert in honor of 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen. The 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will celebrate Springsteen’s artistic achievements and philanthropic work.
The event will take place Feb. 8, 2013, two days prior to the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Elton John, John Legend, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Alabama Shakes, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Jim James, Natalie Maines, Tim McGraw, Mavis Staples, Sting, Eddie Vedder, and Neil Young will also perform. Additional performers will be announced in the upcoming days.
The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week. Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute provide support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.
Past MusiCares Person of the Year honorees are Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and Neil Young.
GRAMMY Week culminates with Music’s Biggest Night, the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network from 8–11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Photo credit: Juanes & Bruce Springsteen At SXSW in March 2012 (From @Juanes on twitter)
Source: Grammy.com
