Will The Boss Book The Boss for Yankee Stadium Farewell?

Following Billy Joel's two-night performance bidding farewell to Shea Stadium, rumors are whirling around who the Yankees might book for their goodbye in November. The Daily News reports that George Steinbrenner is looking to the other The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, for the closing ceremony extravaganza--but another rumor is pointing at former Beatle Paul McCartney. If it's true, wouldn't he be turning his back on Shea, where he first played the U.S. 43 years ago (and played again last month with Joel)? The News also notes that "sources close to both rockers weren't aware of any discussions." Can't wait for the Madonna/Lenny Kravitz double-bill rumor! Now that would awkward.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on August 22, 2008 2:56 PM

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Springsteen is a great choice. Yankee fan, regarded as a New York booster and supporter. Fans of Springsteen will want to revel in the observations of fellow followers in the book "For You" a hardcover volume with hundreds of concert photos and recollections about first shows and memorable moments.

NannyState

Amy Winehouse and Bobby Brown.

Snoopy

Guy Lombardo's orchestra? J J Cool and the Gang? Disney on Ice? Rudi Giulianni in Carmen? Miley Cyrus?

aspiringrapper

Hate on Springsteen at your peril, & your massive ignorance.

Who gives a crap what people under 20 think or do with their time anyway? Their attention span is shorter than a round of Dance Dance Revolution.

jackdonaghy

#8, you're completely wrong. Have you been to a Springsteen concert? There are a lot of teens and twenty-somethings that go. Yes, the majority of his die-hard fans are in their 30s and 40s, but remember, those fans have children. And children are often subject to listening to their parents' music. In Bruce's case, his music is still relevant.

Maybe you Bruce haters can stir up talk about a Simon and Garfunkel reunion concert at the Stadium.

Spirit of 76

Would most kids today even care about Springsteen? His popularity was at its peak more than 20 years ago. Even then, I didn't care that much for his music. Sure, he would probably bring in many middle-aged fans, but most people younger than 30 probably wouldn't go to a Springsteen night at the stadium.

jenspellnogood

keep him in jersey with the nj giants and nj jets, too bad the mets took billy. there aren't too many iconic ny acts that meet the bill.

Snoopy

Sorry I meant Paul. I keep getting confused with them due to their long hair.

Snoopy

I hear John is hiring some stand ins for George and John. Hopefully the audience wont realize same.

jackdonaghy

I thought the Yankees didn't want the last event to be anything other than a baseball game, which is why they didn't want the Rangers to play there on New Year's Day. Perhaps the realization that the stadium will be vacant after September 21, the Steinbrenners wanted to close The Stadium on a more upbeat note.

Even though he's not a NYer, Bruce is an icon who still performs at a very high level and has very passionate fans (who are also willing to shell out major bucks for his concerts). I can't say the same about Sir Paul.

Snoopy

Britney Spears, The Jackson Five, the Ink Spots, Rudy Vallee, and if available for the two evenings Elvis Presley.

drewo

C'mon - a Beatles "reunion" in the fading daylight of pop history. Paul and Ringo onstage with Sean Lennon, Dhani Harrison and Zach Starkey. It may be hokey - but it would be incredible.