Paul McCartney may not need a little help from friends to get by these days - but he’s going to get plenty of it anyway.
The lineup for the Grammy-week tribute concert to the former Beatle has just been announced, and includes everyone from jazz legends and hard-rock heroes to pop divas.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett and Alicia Keys are among the performers who will celebrate the 69-year-old McCartney when he’s honoured as MusiCares Person of the Year in Los Angeles in February.
Also on the bill are James Taylor, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Jerry Douglas, Duane Eddy and Sergio Mendes. McCartney is also expected to perform at the sold-out gals, which will be held on Feb. 12, two nights before the official Grammy ceremonies. The MusiCares benefit is not broadcast on TV or the Internet, so unless you already shelled out big bucks for a ticket, you’re out of luck.
McCartney is being rewarded for both his musical achievements and his philanthropic work. Previous MusiCares honorees include Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young.
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