Robyn, Devo, Lady Gaga, Jack White, Bad Bunny, and more are set to perform in a special concert celebrating the 50th season of Saturday Night Live. The event, known as SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, will be live-streamed on Peacock on Friday, February 14, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Lineup for SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Rounding out the lineup for SNL50: The Homecoming Concert are Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin (of Coldplay), David Byrne, Eddie Vedder, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the B-52’s, and the Roots. More artists are expected to be announced before the live show.
Hosts and Producers
Jimmy Fallon will be hosting SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, with Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson serving as the show’s executive producers. The event will take place at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
Notable Participants
Among the performers, Bonnie Raitt holds the record for being the earliest to appear on the show, debuting in a January 1978 episode. Other returnees include Devo, David Byrne, the B-52’s, and Eddie Vedder, each with significant SNL history. The newest addition, Jelly Roll, kicked off the 50th season of the show.
Documentary Release
NBC and Peacock recently released a documentary directed by Oz Rodriguez and Questlove of the Roots, titled “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music.” The film features interviews with Miley Cyrus, Jack White, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, and more.
FAQs
Q: When is SNL50: The Homecoming Concert taking place?
A: The concert will be live-streamed on Peacock on Friday, February 14, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Q: Who are some of the performers at the concert?
A: The lineup includes Robyn, Devo, Lady Gaga, Jack White, Bad Bunny, and more, along with other artists like Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bonnie Raitt, and the Roots.
Q: Who is hosting SNL50: The Homecoming Concert?
A: Jimmy Fallon will be hosting the event, with Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson as the executive producers.
Q: Is there a documentary about Saturday Night Live music?
A: Yes, NBC and Peacock released a documentary titled “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” featuring interviews with various artists.
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