1859: The first free Saturday afternoon concert was given in the Ramble.

1967: Barbra Streisand held an iconic two-hour concert at Sheep Meadow, which began a tradition of holding concerts there.  An estimated 135,000 people attended, and the performance was recorded for her album A Happening in Central Park.

1979: James Taylor played to a crowd estimated at 250,000 at Sheep Meadow in one of the last large concerts at that location.

1993: Opera singer Luciano Pavarotti sang before 250,000 people.

2003: Dave Matthews Band held a concert on the Great Lawn that 120,000 people attended.

2008: Bon Jovi performed on the Great Lawn, the first free concert there in five years.

2011: Robin Hood and The Black Eyed Peas partner to fight poverty with the Concert 4 NYC! Who is excited?