DREAM THEATER Cymbal Signed By Entire Band To Benefit Battered MADINA LAKE Bassist Matthew Leone
July 27, 2010, 14 years ago
On July 6th, MADINA LAKE bassist Matthew Leone came to the rescue of a woman being beaten by her husband on the streets of Chicago. He didn't know them; he just encountered them as he walked down the street and couldn't ignore it. Having rescued her, the husband turned on Matthew as he was calling 911 and left him unconscious on the street. The beating he received was so severe, he had emergency surgery to remove a third of his skull to relieve swelling on his brain and repair numerous facial fractures. Matthew is currently awaiting further surgeries. He is slowly recovering, but unfortunately does not have insurance to cover the substantial medical bills.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund have partnered up with Through The Pain and Roadrunner Records to help raise funds for his yet untold medical, legal and rehabilitation costs. Sweet Relief, Through The Pain, and Roadrunner have been accepting generous donations from both inside and outside the music industry in aid of Matthew. 100% of proceeds raised will go towards Matthew's medical costs.
A DREAM THEATER cymbal signed by the entire band is being auctioned to benefit Matthew Leone - to bid visit eBay at this location.
