Welcome to 2025, where the art of music continues to evolve and surprise us in the most delightful ways! Two years ago, Crackle, a multi-platform entertainment network, embarked on a remarkable journey with its original music series, “Playing It Forward.” Presented in a street performance-style documentary and supported by renowned entertainment company Team Downey, this series has been a breath of fresh air in the music industry. “Playing It Forward” surprises audiences with impromptu performances by the world’s biggest artists in unexpected places, all with a noble cause of benefiting music education and the artists’ chosen charities. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the inception of this fantastic series.
The Launch of Playing It Forward
Crackle the launch of “Playing It Forward” two years ago, a series produced by Team Downey, founded by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey, alongside veteran music producer/composer Tony Berg and Kevin Lake. The series aims to spotlight surprise street performances by some of the world’s biggest artists in unplanned, unexpected environments the country.
The Inaugural Episode with John Legend
The series kick-started with a surprise street show by Grammy Award-winning , John Legend. Amazed fans at the Culver Town Plaza in Los Angeles were treated to renditions of three of his fan favorites, “All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” and “Shine”.
A Movement for Music
“Playing it Forward” has been more than just a concert series—it’s a movement that shows the value of music and a gift to fans the world. In addition to creating unforgettable content, the series is committed to changing lives and supporting organizations dedicated to preserving music education. Through each episode, $100,000 is donated to the charity of the artists’ choice.
Additional unexpected performances from “Playing it Forward” will be in the future. Fans can get more details and uncover clues to the next performance by visiting https://www.crackle.com/c/playingitforward and following Crackle on Facebook and Twitter.
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