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PHOTOS: Sandy benefit concert draws music’s brightest stars

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Sir Paul McCartney fires up the crowd during “12-12-12: The Concert For Sandy Relief” at Madison Square Garden in New York. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT AFP/Getty Images
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New York native Alicia Keys closed the night with “Empire State of Mind.” VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT WireImage for Clear Channel
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Bruce Springsteen performs with Nils Lofgren (L) and the Boss’ right-hand man Stevie Van Zandt. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT Reuters
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Eric Clapton slows it down and goes acoustic during the benefit concert. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT Reuters
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Billy Joel settles into the piano during his set of song. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT Getty Images for Clear Channel
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Steven Van Zandt fields questions prior to his performance. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Jon Bon Jovi, John Sykes and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo take time for a photo op. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT WireImage for Clear Channel
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Performers Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and Olivia Wilde (R) talk about the storm’s lasting impact. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT REUTERS
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Pete Townshend of The Who performs his signature guitar move. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT Reuters
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Rapper Kanye West brings his A Game to MSG. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT Getty Images for Clear Channel
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Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones gets the crowd started up at the 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York. VIDEO: 12.12.12 SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT AP