Grammys 2012: MusiCares honors Paul McCartney | Show

Dave Grohl, left, and friends gathered at the L.A. Convention Center on Friday night for MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Beatle Paul McCartney.

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Paul McCartney took the stage along with Katy Perry, Tony Bennett and more at this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year gala.

Katy Perry sings "Hey Jude."

Katy Perry sings “Hey Jude.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Coldplay sings "We Can Work it Out."

Coldplay sings “We Can Work it Out.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

The MusiCares audience.

The MusiCares audience.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Paul McCartney jams with friends.

Paul McCartney jams with friends.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A cast member from the Beatles "Love" by Cirque du Soleil.

A cast member from the Beatles “Love” by Cirque du Soleil.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Neil Young & Crazy Horse sing "I Saw Her Standing There."

Neil Young & Crazy Horse sing “I Saw Her Standing There.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Paul McCartney points to his new wife Nancy in the audience while singing a new ballad, "My Valentine."

Paul McCartney points to his new wife Nancy in the audience while singing a new ballad, “My Valentine.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Host Eddie Izzard.

Host Eddie Izzard.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A cast member from the Beatles "Love" by Cirque du Soleil.

A cast member from the Beatles “Love” by Cirque du Soleil.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

A cast member from the Beatles "Love" by Cirque du Soleil.

A cast member from the Beatles “Love” by Cirque du Soleil.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Paul McCartney says goodbye to the crowd.

Paul McCartney says goodbye to the crowd.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Tony Bennett performs during the celebration.

Tony Bennett performs during the celebration.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Alison Krauss sings onstage.

Alison Krauss sings onstage.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Alicia Keys sings "Blackbird."

Alicia Keys sings “Blackbird.”  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)