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Eric Clapton Participates In MusiCares Auction
30 Aug 20
Eric Clapton has donated a long-sleeved denim button down shirt signed on the left pocket in black marker and dated “2020” to the MusiCares Charity Auction. The auction benefits those in the music community affected by COVID-19. Head here to view the item https://bit.ly/musicares-eric-clapton
MusiCares is a non-profit organization established by the Recording Academy to provide a place for musicians to turn in times of financial, personal, or medical crisis. MusiCares COVID-19 Relief has already helped upwards of 18,000 music industry artists and professionals affected by the pandemic. This is the most recipients helped, for any single event in MusiCares history. The need remains great, and these unique times remain critical for music people.
The auction takes place Wednesday, September 9th live in Beverly Hills and online at www.JuliensLive.com starting at10am PT. Advance online bidding is going on now.
In addition to Eric Clapton, other participating artists, athletes and entertainers who have donated to the auction include Barbra Streisand, Barry Gibb, Bee Gees, Bill Wyman, Billie Eilish, Billy Gibbons, Billy Idol, Blake Shelton, Bono, Brad Whitford, Brandon Flowers, Bun B, Carlos Santana, Carole King, Cher, Chrissie Hynde, Clint Black, Coldplay, Darius Rucker, Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Gene Simmons, Hans Zimmer, Harry Styles, Jim McGuire, Joan Jett, John Stamos, Keith Urban, Les Leverett, Lillix, Luke Combs, Meredith Brooks, Nicole Kidman, Ozzy Osbourne, Patti Smith, Peyton Manning, Rascal Flatts, Rhett Atkins, Rick Fox, Ringo Starr, Robert Plant, Ronnie Wood, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, Thomas Rhett, Tom Jones, Tom Petty, Tom Waits, Tony Iommi, Willie Nelson and more.
ABOUT MUSICARES:
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. The foundation’s programs include emergency financial assistance, addiction recovery, outreach and leadership activities, and senior housing. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly influence the health and welfare of the music community. More information about MusiCares work can be found at https://www.grammy.com/musicares.
Click here to view item donated by Eric Clapton to MusiCares Auction.
Click here to view the entire charity auction catalog.