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A Rocket Man to announce the Rocket Man
Friday, July 1 2005 |
LIVE8 is planning to go out of this world tomorrow - with a Russian cosmonaut introducing Sir Elton John on stage.
The London concert will feature a satellite link-up to the International Space Station 250 miles above the Earth. Russian cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev will be beamed around the world talking to Hyde Park host Jonathan Ross.
Organisers plan to finish the historic link up with Krikalev hailing Sir Elton with the words: 'And now, my fellow rocket man The cosmonaut's appearance will be the highlight of the London gig and a personal triumph for Bob Geldof.
Geldof tried to link up with the Space Shuttle during Live Aid but failed due to technical problems.
An insider said: 'This is a massive coup for Live8. Bob was gutted when the shuttle link didn't work 20 years ago and was determined to get it right this time. Going live from the gig to space will be without doubt one of the highlights of Live8 and a spectacular moment in music history.'
Elton will play Live8 twice Tuesday, June 28 2005 at 10:35:30 Live8 on the web Tuesday, June 28 2005 at 05:56:13 (Just) 15 minutes of fame Monday, June 27 2005 at 11:00:54
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