Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education in public schools across the country. Per Van Halen’s request, the foundation will distribute the guitars to music programs in public schools throughout the Los Angeles area.
“Music is the universal language. It has the ability to transcend and convey every human emotion that exists without saying a word. Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me. Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them. If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that's a wonderful thing. Music has provided a good life for me and hopefully it can help make life better for others with this donation,” said Van Halen.
Eddie Van Halen is a rock icon, and one of the most influential guitar players in the world. The legendary band has recently announced plans to tour this year with the tour kicking off in Louisville, Kentucky on February 18th. They will be making a stop in Denver on May 24th. Their highly anticipated album, A Different Kind of Truth (Interscope Records), will be released in the U.S. on February 7th. Van Halen’s first single off the new album, “Tattoo”, was released yesterday and has received good reviews from fans all over the world.
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http://www.van-halen.com/tour.html
Source: High Profile Media
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