Billy Joel will play Shea's final concert
New York, February 8, 2008 The Piano Man will perform the night after baseball's All-Star
game at Yankee Stadium, the Mets announced Thursday.
"It's an honor to help throw Shea the ultimate concert farewell
party," said Joel, 58. "As a sports fan and a music lover, I will
always have a place for Shea Stadium in my heart. I thank the Mets
for giving me and my fans a chance to rock Shea Stadium one last
time for the ages."
A new stadium, Citi Field, is to open for the 2009 season.
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