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A video of President Barack Obama with victims of Superstorm Sandy plays in Madison Square Garden as The Who perform on Wednesday. (Don Emmert, AFP/Getty Images)

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends the concert for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. (Dave Allocca, Starpix/Associated Press)

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Roger Daltrey, left, and Pete Townshend of The Who perform at the concert in New York. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs at the 12-12-12 benefit concert. (Don Emmert / AFP/Getty Images)

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Eric Clapton performs at the 12-12-12 concert. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Bruce Springsteen kicks off the 12-12-12 benefit concert in Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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People gather before the 12-12-12 benefit concert for Sandy relief at Madison Square Garden in New York. Music royalty including the Rolling Stones and Kanye West are performing to help storm victims. (Craig Ruttle / Associated Press)

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Roger Waters is urging fellow musicians to boycott Israel. (Don Emmert / AFP/Getty Images)

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Eddie Vedder performs Wednesday. (Don Emmert / AFP/Getty Images)

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Nils Lofgren, Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, from left, perform to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund to aid the victims of Superstorm Sandy. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Actress Kristen Stewart speaks onstage at the concert for Superstorm Sandy victims. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Roger Waters, left, and Eddie Vedder at the 12-12-12 concert. (Dave Allocca / Associated Press)

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Actor Billy Crystal speaks onstage at the 12-12-12 concert. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Jimmy Fallon performs at the 12-12-12 concert. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Comedian and actor Adam Sandler performs at Madison Square Garden. (Don Emmert / AFP/Getty Images)

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Jon Bon Jovi, right, joins Bruce Springsteen on stage at the 12-12-12 relief concert. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Chelsea Clinton speaks at the 12-12-12 concert. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images for Clear Channel)

By Gerrick D. Kennedy

Dec. 12, 2012 2:34 PM PT

On Wednesday night a heavyweight lineup of marquee acts will cram New York’s Madison Square Garden for a relief concert to benefit areas devastated by October’s Superstorm Sandy.

Billed as “12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief,” the event will feature performances by the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, the Who, Roger Waters, Eddie Vedder, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and Eric Clapton.

As previously reported, Paul McCartney is expected to perform alongside Dave Grohl and bassist Krist Novoselic -- surviving members of pioneering grunge band Nirvana.

PHOTOS: The 12-12-12 concert

The concert could be one of the most-watched music events in history with more than 2 billion people having access through TV broadcasts and online streaming. Movie theaters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will also screen the special.

Proceeds are to go to the Robin Hood Foundation to provide disaster relief in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Tune in to Pop and Hiss at 4:30 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday to catch the action live online.

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