Above L-R: Nigel Fischer (Director of Advancement, Guitars For Vets), Erica Krusen (Global Executive Director, Gibson Gives), Beth Heidt (Chief Marketing Officer, Gibson), Daxx Nielsen (Cheap Trick- drums), Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick-lead guitar), Eric Weinstein (Executive Director, Guitars For Vets), Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick-bass), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick-vocals/guitar), Robin Taylor Zander (Cheap Trick-guitars/backing vocals), Lowell Goldman (Veteran and Gibson Gives board member), and Cesar Gueikian (President and CEO of Gibson).
As it celebrates 130 years of music history,Gibson continues to shape sound across generations and genres of music for over a century, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved music brands around the world. Last night,Gibson Gives--the philanthropic division of Gibson, and the nonprofit Guitars For Vets, raised funds to support U.S. Military Veterans with “Rock To Remember,” a benefit concert from the legendary rock group Cheap Trick. Through the benefit concert and Live Auction whichtook place at the Gibson Garage Nashville--the brand’s flagship store in the heart of downtown Nashville--Gibson Gives raised over $60,000 for Guitars For Vets.
Above: Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick perform at the Gibson Garage Nashville flagship store.
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