Since 2002, the foundation has given away thousands of guitars and more than $30 million in donations to partners like Notes for Notes, MusiCares and The Grammy Foundation.
Gibson has more to give. The 125-year-old guitar brand, which recently began to re-emerge from bankruptcy, has relaunched its Gibson Foundation and appointedSince 2002, the foundation has given away thousands of guitars and more than $30 million in donations to youth-focused or healing music programs like Notes for Notes, MusiCares and The Grammy Foundation.
“The power of music has enriched every part of my life,” Jarrett said in a statement. “To be able to create music programs and share the gift of music on a worldwide scale through the Gibson Foundation is a lifelong dream.” To kick off the relaunch, the 501 foundation has committed to donating a guitar a day for the next 1,000 days. Meanwhile, 100 percent of donations to the foundation will go directly towards "giving the gift of music," according to a press release.James "JC" Curleigh
in a statement. “The combination of a new foundation mission, amazing foundation partners and new foundation leadership with Dendy sets us up to make a meaningful impact in the world of music going forward.” The foundation relaunch arrives amid a new era for Gibson, which filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2018. With a new CEO and team of investors, the company is now in the throes of a comeback that includes a new line of instruments.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
brb texting, it’s all about voice notes nowIf you want to get close to someone, send them a voice note, maybe you can get stuck inside of their head.
Read more »
Trump's Monday speech notes included Omar talking points, phonetic spelling of al Qaeda as 'Alcaida'The president fiercely defended his 'go back' tweet on Monday, following widespread condemnation by Democrats, in a speech where he also falsely accused congresswoman Ilhan Omar of supporting al
Read more »
LaKeith Stanfield To Topline ‘Notes From a Young Black Chef’ Film From A24LaKeith Stanfield is quickly becoming a major player in Hollywood. The Sorry to Bother You star has signed on to headline and serve as an executive producer in Notes From a Young Black Chef, a film…
Read more »
Lakeith Stanfield to Star in 'Notes From a Young Black Chef' for A24The actor will also executive produce the movie adaptation of 'Top Chef' contestant Kwame Onwuachi's memoir.
Read more »
Lakeith Stanfield to Star in Adaptation of Kwame Onwuachi’s ‘Notes From a Young Black Chef’Lakeith Stanfield to star in adaptation of Kwame Onwuachi’s 'Notes from a Young Black Chef'
Read more »
Lakeith Stanfield to Star in Kwame Onwuachi’s ‘Notes From a Young Black Chef’ Adaptation for A24 (EXCLUSIVE)Lakeith Stanfield is set to star in a feature film adaptation of American-Nigerian chef Kwame Onwuachi’s memoir, “Notes From a Young Black Chef,” with A24 on board to finance the …
Read more »