Springsteen Performs at NJ Benefit

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) â€” Bruce Springsteen is rocking his old stomping grounds for a cause. <br><br>The Boss gave a sold-out benefit concert Sunday that included classic tunes and a new song, ``My City

Monday, December 18th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) â€” Bruce Springsteen is rocking his old stomping grounds for a cause.

The Boss gave a sold-out benefit concert Sunday that included classic tunes and a new song, ``My City in Ruins,'' about the efforts to revitalize Asbury Park. A second sold-out show was scheduled for Monday night.

Sunday's two-hour show featured guest artists Southside Johnny and members of the E Street Band, including Clarence Clemons, Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen's wife, Patti Scialfa.

The Max Weinberg 7 â€” the house band for ``Late Night with Conan O'Brien'' â€” backed Springsteen.

Proceeds from the concerts go to eight charities that help addicts, homeless and abused women, HIV-infected victims, needy children and people in need of health care and food.

An online auction of concert tickets raised $62,900, including one bid for $7,500.