The 2002 edition of '' New Year 's Rockin ' Eve '' , its 30th edition , featured pre-recorded concert performances from tours by Aerosmith , Destiny 's Child , and Elton John during the primetime hour , followed by studio segments ( again hosted by Wayne Brady ) featuring performances by Blink-182 , Bush , Busta Rhymes , Jessica Simpson , LFO , The O'Jays , and Pink . The primetime hour of '' New Year 's Rockin ' Eve 2002 '' was also preceded by '' ABC 2002 '' , a follow-up to the '' ABC 2000 '' special , hosted by Peter Jennings from the Rose Center for Earth and Space . The two-hour special featured a " meaningful and reflective " view on New Year 's celebrations from around the world , and also included performances by Arlo Guthrie , Sting , and U2 . Clark personally felt that 2002 , since it was the first in the wake of the September 11 attacks , was the most " nerve-racking " New Year 's Eve he had ever experienced
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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve