For 2002 , ABC preceded the primetime hour of '' New Year 's Rockin ' Eve '' with a follow-up special , '' ABC 2002 '' . The two-hour special featured a " meaningful and reflective " view on New Year 's celebrations from around the world ( especially in the wake of the September 11 attacks ) , and performances by Arlo Guthrie , Sting , and U2 . It was hosted by Jennings from the Rose Center for Earth and Space in New York City
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