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Sunday, 21 October, 2001, 10:58 GMT 11:58 UK

In pictures: New York benefit concert

Some of the biggest names in rock music gathered for a charity concert, held at New York's Madison Square Garden, in the wake of the 11 September attacks.

Sir Paul McCartney was mobbed by firefighters and policemen on stage

The show raised $14m (Ł9m) in ticket sales alone

Elton John and Billy Joel performed in front of an image of the Twin Towers

Harrison Ford was among the film stars to appear

Melissa Etheridge performed Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run

Actress Meg Ryan welcomed the family of one of the victims of the attacks

The Who were among many UK performers

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Internet links: VH1: Concert for New York |
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