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Sting, who headed up hit pop music band The Police before a
long solo career, announced the news, saying on his website that
the show would seek to honor those killed and the historic venue
that is reopening after a year of renovation.
"In doing so we hope to respect the memory as well as the life
affirming spirit of those who fell. We shall not forget them,"
said the 65-year-old singer, who added that proceeds from the
Nov. 12 concert would go to charities catering to victims of the
attacks of Nov 13, 2015.
In all, 130 people died a year ago when several groups of gunmen
and suicide bombers attacked the perimeter of the Stade de
France sports stadium, a string of Paris cafes and the Bataclan,
where 90 people were killed during a concert.
Responsibility for the killings was claimed by the Islamic State
group, which has called on its followers to attack France, which
is bombing IS bases in Iraq and Syria.
(Reporting By Brian Love; editing by John Irish)
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