(Sept 19, 1981) The Concert in Central Park was a benefit event to raise funds for the redevelopment and maintenance of the run-down green space in the middle of Manhattan. Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel reunited for the free concert that attracted a crowd of more than 500,000 and was broadcast live to a television audience of millions by HBO. The film and album that followed were commercial successes and provided much needed revenue for renovation projects.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:03:59 +0000
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