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United We Stand: What More Can I Give

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United We Stand: What More Can I Give
Company typeBenefit concert event
IndustryMusic, Charity
Founded2001-10-21
Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
,
United States
Area served
United States
Key people
Michael Jackson (organizer)

United We Stand: What More Can I Give was a benefit concert spearheaded by American vocalist Michael Jackson on October 21, 2001, at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. This event marked the third significant tribute dedicated to the victims of the September 11 attacks, following two earlier concerts held in New York City. It was broadcast for the first time on ABC on November 1, 2001.

Performances

The concert, which lasted half a day, showcased a mix of well-known and emerging musicians such as Mariah Carey, James Brown, Al Green, Carole King, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, America, and Huey Lewis. Alongside these established artists were newer acts including Destiny's Child, P. Diddy, the Goo Goo Dolls, Train, Backstreet Boys, Usher, Pink, and NSYNC. Each performer delivered a short set, generally consisting of around five songs.

The sequence of performers was as follows: Backstreet Boys, Krystal Harris, Huey Lewis and the News, James Brown, Billy Gilman, O-Town, Usher, Christina Milian, Carole King, Al Green, Pink, Bette Midler, CeCe Peniston, Aerosmith, America, P. Diddy with Faith Evans, NSYNC, Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Rod Stewart, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and concluding with headliner Michael Jackson performing "Man in the Mirror". The event ended with all artists joining together for "What More Can I Give", including appearances by MC Hammer and Mýa.

Aerosmith notably participated despite simultaneously having a concert scheduled in Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Backstreet Boys, Destiny's Child, and Goo Goo Dolls had performed just the previous evening at the Concert for New York City.

Issues

Several challenges arose during the event, including prominent absences from artists such as Mick Jagger, members of the band Kiss, as well as performers like Ricky Martin, Aaron Carter, and MC Hammer. Additionally, technical difficulties with sound equipment occurred, and food and drink vendors exhausted their supplies before the concert concluded.

Television broadcast

ABC aired a shortened two-hour version of the concert a few days following the live event. Due to an exclusivity agreement with CBS involving a 30th anniversary special, Michael Jackson’s solo rendition of "Man in the Mirror" was omitted from ABC’s broadcast at the request of his management team. Nevertheless, Jackson’s appearance during the finale was included in the televised program.

Host and special appearances

The event was hosted by actor and musician John Stamos. It also featured guest appearances by celebrities such as actor Kevin Spacey and political figures including Washington, D.C.’s mayor at the time, Anthony A. Williams.

Set list

See also

References

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