On Sunday evening Elton invited John (73, "Tiny Dancer") to a living room concert. The "Living Room Concert for America" event, which lasted several hours, was broadcast on US television, radio and on the Internet. With the support of numerous other stars, the pop icon was able to raise a total of around eight million US dollars for the fight against the corona virus and its consequences. The American industry magazine "Variety" reports.
The proceeds will go to "Feeding America" and the "First Responders Children's Foundation". The foundations offer financial aid for families and children in need and provide people with food.
These stars were there
John supported a plethora of well-known music greats from their own living rooms. Shawn Mendes (21) and Camila Cabello (23), Billie Eilish (18) and Alicia Keys (39) participated. Also there: Dave Grohl (51) from the Foo Fighters, Billie Joe Armstrong (48) from Green Day, the Backstreet Boys, country star Tim McGraw (52), Sam Smith (27) and Demi Lovato (27).