QUEENSRŸCHE Conquers The Pavement For VH1 Save The Music Foundation
November 14, 2006, 17 years ago
Press Release:
In a ride that traveled throughout twelve states and saw speeds of up to 135 miles per hour, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate and guitarist Mike Stone rode over 2,000 miles on their custom Buell Ulysses bikes for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
The Rock and Ride Across America occurred at various locations during their current tour with thousands of fans joining Tate and Stone along the way.
Those who donated to the cause got a chance to ride with the pack.
After the performances in their hometown of Seattle, Queensrÿche auctioned off both custom Buell motorcycles to the highest bidders. Sure, they squashed a few bugs along the way but the donation was true "road kill" as the band and their fans raised over $80,000 for the Foundation.
According to Geoff Tate, "Everyone in the band got their musical start from school music programs. If we hadn't had
those opportunities, we wouldn't be where we are today. I felt really lucky to be involved in such a fun set of events for such a worthy cause."
"We are so thankful to Queensrÿche for their support and generosity," said Paul Cothran, Executive Director, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. "Their support will ensure that hundreds of public school students receive the benefits of music education."Queensrÿche will be on the road - in support of Operation: Mindcrime II (Rhino Records) - until early December.
