Thursday, October 10, 2013

Megadeth to perform at George Jones tribute concert



Megadeth have been added to the lineup for the November 22nd tribute concert in Nashville honoring the late country music legend George Jones.

Megadeth will contribute a performance of Jones' song "Wild Irish Rose".

Dave Mustaine admits the song "may be an unexpected choice", given Jones' extensive catalog of hits, but he says the 1998 single is "a perfect example of Mr. Jones' way of reaching inside every one of us, and making us aware that we all have pain."

Megadeth is part of an extensive and primarily country music lineup for the event, dubbed "Playin' Possum! The Final NO Show". Kid Rock and R&B star Sam Moore are also on board for the concert, along with Charlie Daniels, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire, and many, many more.

In 2012, Jones announced plans to retire from performing, and the November 22 concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena was originally scheduled as the final date of his farewell tour. He had selected several special guests to appear with him at the concert.

Following Jones' death on April 26 in Nashville at age 81, his wife Nancy decided to turn the event into a tribute concert.

Megadeth are currently on a month-long South American tour supporting Black Sabbath.

On the road since the late spring release of their new album, “Super Collider”, Megadeth will launch a US tour November 23 in St. Paul, MN.





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