Giving Back – Part II
Then here is the (link) spill on Slash, who to tell you the truth, I have no idea who he is. Regardless of my knowledge of current music, I appreciate and tip my hat to them for engaging in such a controversial issue and one that we all want to ignore.
\http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/18/slash-holds-concert-to-be_n_362289.html
Then here is the (link) spill on Slash, who to tell you the truth, I have no idea who he is. Regardless of my knowledge of current music, I appreciate and tip my hat to them for engaging in such a controversial issue and one that we all want to ignore.
\http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/18/slash-holds-concert-to-be_n_362289.html
"Slash and friends join forces to battle youth homelessness in Los Angeles during the Los Angeles Youth Network (LAYN) Rocks! benefit concert November 22 at the Avalon Hollywood. Hosted by comedian George Lopez, LAYN Rocks! will unite musical talents Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Billy Idol, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Travis Barker, Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother, Dave Navarro, and many others for a night of music and a step toward eradicating youth homelessness. Causecast's Brandon Deroche had the opportunity to talk with Slash about the night and get his take on the root of the problem. This interview was originally posted on Causecast.org
CC: In recent times there seems to be somewhat of a shift taking place, with an emphasis on volunteering in local communities, and an overall emphasis on giving back. Do you think people are waking up to the idea of service?
Slash: Well, I haven't really thought about whether or not there is a shift taking place and people are all of a sudden deciding to give back. I do realize that there are a lot of people doing that, there are a lot of organizations doing that and a lot of celebrities all doing that, but I'm not sure if that's a new trend or if that's just something I've been more aware of, but I think it's a good thing.
CC: With something like a benefit concert, music is being used as a vehicle for social change. Do you feel music often serves that purpose well?
Slash: I think music is a great communicator, a great way to get people to listen. Musicians seem to be able to pull people together in huge crowds, and be able to actually communicate certain things, and people by and large actually listen. So it is very conducive to get people listen to a particular point or to draw people together on a particular idea.
CC: This is not the first time you've been involved with homelessness. Is there a reason you're particularly passionate about this cause?"
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Nice. The concept of giving back! What are you doing for your community, state, nation, or the world's brothers and sisters which we have and may never meet?
CC: In recent times there seems to be somewhat of a shift taking place, with an emphasis on volunteering in local communities, and an overall emphasis on giving back. Do you think people are waking up to the idea of service?
Slash: Well, I haven't really thought about whether or not there is a shift taking place and people are all of a sudden deciding to give back. I do realize that there are a lot of people doing that, there are a lot of organizations doing that and a lot of celebrities all doing that, but I'm not sure if that's a new trend or if that's just something I've been more aware of, but I think it's a good thing.
CC: With something like a benefit concert, music is being used as a vehicle for social change. Do you feel music often serves that purpose well?
Slash: I think music is a great communicator, a great way to get people to listen. Musicians seem to be able to pull people together in huge crowds, and be able to actually communicate certain things, and people by and large actually listen. So it is very conducive to get people listen to a particular point or to draw people together on a particular idea.
CC: This is not the first time you've been involved with homelessness. Is there a reason you're particularly passionate about this cause?"
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Nice. The concept of giving back! What are you doing for your community, state, nation, or the world's brothers and sisters which we have and may never meet?
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