The initial lineup of performers has been announced for the fourth installment of the star-studded Above Ground benefit concert. The event takes place October 26 at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
The bill includes Billy Idol, Cars guitarist Elliot Easton, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Moby, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, ex-Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese, and longtime Idol guitarist Steve Stevens.
In addition, veteran hip-hop group Cypress Hill will perform as a special guest. A full list of performers will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The concert will feature full performances of The New York Dolls’ and The Cars’ self-titled debuts. The albums were released, respectively, in 1973 and 1978. Moby will DJ between sets in addition to performing during the show.
The concert is presented by Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and longtime Billy Idol touring guitarist Billy Morrison. The event benefits the Recording Academy’s MusiCares charity, and focuses on raising awareness and money for mental health and suicide prevention
Navarro and Morrison also take part in the concert. Tickets for the show are available now. Visit AboveGroundOrg.com for more information.
The Above Ground 4 concert initially was scheduled to take place on January 25, but was postponed because of the devastating wildfires that ravaged Southern California at that time.