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Billy Joel Set To Be Shea's "Last Play"
On July 16, Billy Joel will be the last artist to perform at New York's Shea Stadium. Billed as "The Last Play at Shea, From the Beatles to Billy," the show will arrive during the New York Mets' final season at Shea as they prepare to move into their new stadium at Citi Field in 2009.
The historic show will make Joel the first artist in history to perform at all four of New York City's major sporting venues; Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium, and Madison Square Garden, where Joel sold out a record-breaking 12 consecutive shows in 2006.
"Shea Stadium is one of the most hallowed venues in rock 'n' roll history and it's an honor to help throw Shea the ultimate concert farewell party," said Joel, in a prepared statement. "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."
Tickets go on sale February 16 through Ticketmaster.
Complete Billy Joel tour dates available here.
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