Lions News: Past and present Lions to speak at Michigan Central station concert

A couple of past and present Detroit Lions will be part of the big Michigan Central train station concert this week, the city revealed Monday.

“Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central” will take place outside Michigan Central on Thursday to celebrate its reopening after six years of restoration by Ford Motor Company. Free tickets went live a few weeks ago and, speaking from personal experience, were gone within mere minutes.

Produced by Eminem and longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, officials say the 90-minute concert will “bring to life the spirit and soul of Detroit through an incredible lineup of musical performances, short films, appearances by local leaders, and creators telling stories of innovation and culture from around the city and the region.”

Past and current Lions Barry Sanders, Jared Goff, and Amon-Ra St. Brown were selected as presenters in what I can safely say will be an incredibly impactful moment in Detroit history — the Michigan Central Station was one of the biggest train depots in the country when it first opened in 1913, and has taken 1.7 million hours of restoration work since it closed in 1988.

Besides these Lions, many other Detroit icons are scheduled to attend. Musical guests include Big Sean, Jack White, Diana Ross, Kierra Sheard, Illa J, Theo Parrish, Slum Village, Sky Jetta, the Clark Sisters, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

“Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” Mayor Mike Duggan said in a release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”

The concert will also stream live on Peacock at 8:30 p.m. You can find more information about the history of Michigan Central Station here.

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