DEF LEPPARD, THE CULT, FEAR FACTORY Members To Play Soccer For Charity

November 20, 2008, 15 years ago

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Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD), Billy Duffy (THE CULT), Christian Olde Wolbers (FEAR FACTORY, ARKAEA) and Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS) are among the artists who will play for Champions United - a soccer team put together by the MLS Magazine and rock band YOUR VEGAS - at a charity match against Hollywood United this Saturday, November 22 at the Home Depot Center, Field 5, in Anaheim, California. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM. The mission is to assist in raising funds for the victims of Hurricane Ike and Nothing But Nets, an initiative to stamp out malaria in Africa. There is no gate fee - donate what you can.

Says Wolbers: "I used to play semi-pro soccer for Germinal Ekeren when I grew up in Belgium before I became a axe slinger. I was a goalie and soccer was my first passion. I always wanted to go pro and my dream of playing for a First Division team was granted until the coach noticed my first tattoo and the longer hair because I started to like metal and I got suspended. That's when I started playing music more and decided I wanted to be in a band. So this Saturday we are playing with Hollywood United which is owned by the legendary Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols and some of my favourite actors, world class soccer players from around the world and artists. We are playing for charity to help the hurricane victims in Houston, TX. It feels amazing to live my childhood dream again while helping out and giving some time - 'the greatest gift is giving someone your time'. So come down to the Home Depot Center this Saturday and support for a good cause."


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