News • February 8, 2013
MusiCares Person Of The Year
On February 8, MusiCares honored Bruce Springsteen as the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year, celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. Proceeds from the event provided essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.
The event, hosted by The Daily Show‘s Jon Stewart, included tribute performances from Elton John, Neil Young, Sting, Eddie Vedder, and Mumford & Sons amongst others, plus a moving acceptance speech from Bruce himself.