On This Day April 27, 1998, the Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert was held at Carnegie Hall in New York City, USA. The event, hosted by Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, has been held biennially (formerly annually) since 1991 to raise money for the Rainforest Foundation Fund and Rainforest Foundation US.
The 1998 concert featured an impressive lineup of performers, including:
- Sting
- Elton John
- Billy Joel
- James Taylor
- Roberta Flack
- Joe Cocker
- Herbie Hancock
- Madonna
- Emmylou Harris
Regular performers at Rock for the Rainforest events include Sting, Elton John, Billy Joel, and James Taylor. The concert holds the Guinness World Record for the largest environmental fundraising event. By 1996, the concerts had raised over $6,000,000; by 2000, more than $11,000,000; and by 2004, more than $20,000,000[1]. Funds are raised through corporate sponsorships, individual contributions, and ticket and merchandise sales.
The Rock for the Rainforest series has been highly successful in raising both awareness and significant funds to support the critical mission of protecting and conserving rainforests around the world.
