Brooks, who recently came out of retirement to play his first gigs since the late 1990s, responded to a request from local officials to play the benefit. He says, "I'm flattered they've asked, and I'm honoured to accept. This is going to take a team effort like nothing I have ever been a part of before."

Fires burned at numerous locations throughout southern California last month (Oct07), resulting in the evacuation of 500,000 people. - more on this story

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