No Paul Simon in 121212 Sandy relief concert lineup! Anybody know why?

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Any valid list of top 5 NYC-identified musical superstars would have to include Paul Simon. Yet it seems* he was not included in the 121212 Sandy relief concert lineup. I’m stunned.

Anybody know why? Was he asked? If so, why did he decline?

Thanks all, in advance.

  • I tuned in to the show late, so I missed the early acts. But I don’t see him mentioned anywhere in the concert promotional sites so I’m assuming he did not, and will not, perform.
2

Paul has been known for frequent bouts of egotism and dickish behavior. OTOH, he might well just have been unavailable.

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From what I’ve heard from people who have worked with the man, he is an absolute bitch to work with. The concert was put together in a short time, and there probably wasn’t room for his ego.

4

Past his bed time…he’s not a spring chicken any more

5

Like the rest of the performers are spring chickens!?!?

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Speaking of no-shows, I thought it was now actually illegal for any more than 3 musicians to appear together on a stage without having CeeLo Green and/or Taylor Swift on the line-up as well.

How did those two attention whores get (mercifully) shut out of last night’s Self-PromotionPalooza?

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Watched every minute of the almost 6-hour concert. There was plenty of good stuff (and one not so much, to me anyway). Didn’t miss anyone.