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McCartney to play at Quebec City's birthday bash
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Brian Daly, montreal.ctv.ca
Date: Monday Jun. 30, 2008 7:58 PM ET
Paul McCartney, one of the biggest names in popular music, confirmed Monday that he'll play the Plains of Abraham for Quebec City's 400th anniversary.
The former Beatle will entertain fans on July 20, and organizers say the show will be free.
"I am doing a gig, a big gig, in Quebec City on July 20 to help Quebec celebrate their 400th anniversary,'' the former Beatle said in a videotaped message from London on Monday.
"That (400 years) is a long time.
"We're coming to Quebec for the first time. We're going to have a great time and I would love to see you there.''
McCartney hasn't played a date in Canada since 2005.
"I have a feeling it's going to be a great night," he said in a statement from London.
"Our two countries have close ties that remain strong to this day. We are looking forward to helping Quebec City celebrate this anniversary."
McCartney first played in Canada in 1964 when The Beatles appeared at the Montreal Forum. This will be McCartney's first visit to the provincial capital.
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