AllRespect.com // Rock for Kids Charity

Posted on 2007-11-29 16:37:48
Artist/band(s): Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Bjork, Bright Eyes, Bruce Springsteen, Deborah Harry, Foo Fighters, James Brown, Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend, Queens Of The Stone Age, Ryan Adams, Sonic Youth, The Killers, The Pogues, The Police, Wilco

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Source: http://www.nme.com/news/foo-fighters/32855

Countless bands and singer/songwriters are donating memorabilia to the Chicago-based charity Rock for Kids. On November 30th, the charity will hold its 19th annual auction to raise money for its mission of providing free music lessons to underprivileged kids. Items up for auction include autographed posters, albums, outfits, and more.

Among those donating are:

The Foo Fighters
The Killers
Arcade Fire
Bright Eyes
Paul McCartney
Pete Townsend
Bruce Springsteen
James Brown
Sonic Youth
Deborah Harry
Arctic Monkeys
Bjork
Queens of the Stone Age
Pogues
The Police
Wilco
Ryan Adams

The auction will take place at Chicago's West Park, but bids will also be taken through the charity's website - www.rockforkids.org

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