The bash was hosted by Angelica Huston and Pamela Anderson, and also featured the presentation of awards to various celebs and activists who have for their contributions to specific animal-rights issues. Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee received a trophy for helping PETA’s activities with SeaWorld, and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA received one for his vegan campaign.
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Said James Cromwell, “Those who have no voice, no vote, no clout could not have a better champion”. Whether or not you agree with their politics, you have to give them credit for this: they can really put a concert together. “Instead, they are jailed in your frightful excuses for theme parks, and as a result, I get to stand up here accepting this award”.
While onstage, McCartney commented, “When I first heard the name, that’s what appealed to me, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals”. Then, watch a snippet of McCartney and Beck’s performance of “Drive My auto”, plus a video of McCartney on the piano for “Let It Be“, in the Instagram clips at the bottom of the page.
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Singer and proud vegetarian Paul McCartney performed a career-spanning set at the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday as part of animal-rights organization PETA’s 35th anniversary gala.
