DETROIT - Aaron Neville, whose home was damaged by Hurricane Katrina, will perform the national anthem at next month’s Super Bowl.
The NFL selected Neville in part to honor the singer’s hometown of New Orleans, league spokesman Brian McCarthy said Friday.
Pianist Dr. John will join Neville for the anthem. Neville also performed the anthem at the 1990 Super Bowl in New Orleans.
“Their participation reflects our commitment to the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast region,” McCarthy said.
In addition, John Legend and Joss Stone will join Motown legend Stevie Wonder in performing Wonder’s hits as part of the Super Bowl pre-game show at Detroit’s Ford Field, McCarthy said.
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