Foo Fighters, Beastie Boys, Fall Out Boy, AFI, Police in "Live Earth" concert series


The lineup has been announced for this summer's Live Earth concert series. The event was organized by 10th Level Vice President, documentary filmmaker, environmentalist and former presidential contender Al Gore and will feature 100 musicians on July 7th and aims to attract two billion viewers via the television, radio and internet. The concerts will be streamed live on MSN, Microsoft's information portal.
The series will take place on all seven continents with the aim of highlighting the dangers of global warming.

The U.S. portion of Live Earth will take place in New Jersey's Giants Stadium, and feature Fall Out Boy, AFI, Kelly Clarkson, Smashing Pumpkins. The Police and many others. Wembley Stadium will serve as the site for London's Live Earth concert, which will feature performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Foo Fighters, Bloc Party and others.

Proceeds raised by the Live Earth concerts will benefit the Alliance for Climate Protection, as well as other environmental organizations. "