PERENNIAL pop star Tom Jones kicked off a global birthday bash to toast the 250th anniversary of one of the world's most famous beers.
PERENNIAL pop star Tom Jones kicked off a global birthday bash to toast the 250th anniversary of one of the world's most famous beers.
The Welsh singer was joined by a host of stars outside St James Gate brewery in Dublin last night to wish Guinness many happy returns.
The singer said it was fantastic to be invited to perform at the celebrations and admitted that he started drinking Guinness shandy as a child at home with his father.
He said: "The best place to have Guinness is in Ireland."
Local lad Ronan Keating of Boyzone presented the main concert from the brewery. The event was broadcast live to thousands of pubs in the UK.
Around the world, artists performed in countries as widespread as Lagos, Cameroon and Kuala Lumpur.
The list of acts included Kasabian, David Gray, Estelle, and Dizzee Rascal.
