Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Nas at Va. Tech

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Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Nas at Va. Tech

Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Nas and Phil Vassar give free concert to students at Virginia Tech, site of the mass shooting that left 32 people dead in April.

Rocker Dave Matthews performs at Lane stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. on Thursday. Matthews conceived the idea of a free concert for Tech students in the days after the mass shootings in April that left 32 people dead.

Dave Matthews performs during the concert at Lane stadium.

Dave Matthews performs at Lane stadium.

Dave Matthews performs during the concert.

Dave Matthews greets Virginia Tech shooting victim Derek O'Dell prior to the benefit concert at Lane stadium on Thursday.

Grammy Award-winning singer John Mayer performs at the Virginia Tech concert put together by Dave Matthews.

John Mayer, a former Atlantan who used to perform at Eddie's Attic, has emerged as a major musical star.

John Mayer packed Philips Arena when he returned to Atlanta to perform in early August.

Fans watch the performance of John Mayer beside a giant video screen at Lane stadium.

Hip-hop artist NAS performs during the concert at Lane Stadium on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Va.

NAS performs at Virginia Tech on Thursday.

Fans seated in Lane stadium watch the performance of John Mayer.

Country music entertainer Phil Vassar, a native of Lynchburg, Va., performs during the concert at Lane stadium.

Country music entertainer Phil Vassar performs during the benefit concert.

Amanda Miller, of Warrenton Va., right, and Kelly Will, also of Warrenton, holding sign, shout during the concert at Lane stadium.

Dave Matthews poses with injured Virginia Tech shooting victim Matt Webster, right, and his guest, Kelly Lawton, prior to the benefit concert.

Dave Matthews greets injured Virginia Tech shooting victim Katelyn Carney, and her guest Paul Gieger, center, prior to the benefit concert.

Dave Matthews greets Virginia Tech president Charles Steger, right, along with drummer Carter Beauford, center, prior to the benefit concert.

Concert goers walk into Lane stadium for the benefit concert in Blacksburg, Va.

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Rocker Dave Matthews performs at Lane stadium on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. on Thursday. Matthews conceived the idea of a free concert for Tech students in the days after the mass shootings in April that left 32 people dead.

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