MATT SORUM HELPS OUT AFRICA
One wouldn't normally associate MATT SORUM with charity events in Third World countries. But on July 6th, the notoriously hard-partying drummer for THE CULT, GUNS N' ROSES and most recently VELVET REVOLVER will take part in a special all-star benefit concert in Kenya, Africa. The concert will close out a weekend-long event organized by the Kenya Believe It Committee, which distributes funds to various community projects focused on maintaining sustainability. Sorum says, "This is an experience I am truly honored to be a part of. I feel at this time in my life, I want to give back and help people in need." Other musicians taking part in the benefit concert include STEVIE SALAS -- who has played guitar for MICK JAGGER and ROD STEWART -- and T.M. STEVENS, who has played bass for THE PRETENDERS, JAMES BROWN and JOE COCKER.
SLASH, MATT SORUM, JERRY CANTRELL, BILLY DUFFY To Perform At 'Gibson Summer Jam '08' - June 17, 2008
Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES), Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS), Billy Duffy (THE CULT), Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER,GUNS N' ROSES), Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION), Larry Carlton,Paul Nelson (LIEGE LORD) and Johnny Winter will take part in an all-star jam at The Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, June 20 the first night of the Gibson Summer Jam '08.
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