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Waving signs in support of St. Louis' bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, fans from the VIP section eagerly joined Chuck Berry on stage for the finale of his performance at Kiener Plaza.
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Chuck Berry performed before an enthusiastic crowd at Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis.
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Chuck Berry Headlines Concert for St. Louis' Bid for 2012 DNC
by Bob Moore, SLFP.com
ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), July 29, 2010 - St. Louis legend Chuck Berry, and a very special guest Nelly, rocked downtown's Kiener Plaza, Thursday, July 29, in a free concert to support city's bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. St. Louis is one of four finalist cities for the convention.
At 8:30 p.m. promptly, Berry took to the stage at the Morton D. May Amphitheatre to play for nearly an hour before nearly 1,500 fans including local dignitaries and representatives from the DNC.
Outside the fenced area, hundreds of fans gathered just to hear their favorite songs. The concert came to a rousing close with many from the VIP section eagerly joining Chuck Berry on stage to wave signs for the 2012 DNC. There was a corresponding sea of signs from the audience also waving in support.
At the conclusion of Berry's performance, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley took to the stage to promote the city. "This is not just good for the city, but it is also good for the county to have the 2012 DNC in St. Louis," Dooley said enthusiastically.
The crowd enjoyed another St. Louis star Nelly who closed out the evening event to loud cheers and everyone dancing.
In a statement prior to the concert, St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay said, "Chuck Berry is one of our most celebrated citizens, and we're excited about his support for our bid. This rally is a great way to build and show grassroots support and energy for our bid. To get this convention and to make it successful, our greatest resource will be the people of St. Louis. We will need a lot of volunteers willing to work. We are holding the rally and concert to involve people in our bid. What better way to do it than with a St. Louis musical legend!"
A well-heeled crowd sat in the Morton D. May Amphitheater at Keiner Plaza to enjoy the free concert by Chuck Berry in support of the city's bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
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