Sir Paul McCartney Plans Benefit Show

Friday 26th June 2009 - 11:00:00

Sir Paul McCartney is doing his bit to save a 120-year-old arena in Atlanta, Georgia - by playing there this summer.

The former Beatle has added a date at crumbling Piedmont Park as part of a small U.S. tour, sparked by his concert to christen the New York Mets’ new Queens stadium.

His concert there on 15 August will serve as a benefit for the venue, which was founded in 1887.

Local authorities in Atlanta have been struggling to find the funds to maintain it.