Celebrities walked the orange carpet at the 5th Annual Rock Against MSbeneft concert and award show held at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA. The theatre, which was built by Charlie Chaplin in 1931 is the new home for the benefit.
The 5th Annual Rock Against MS presented eight (8) people with the Platinum People Award, including a newly added category of Honorary Chair. This year the benefit honored and celebrate the life of the world’s most iconic and influential comedian, Richard Pyror. His wife Jennifer Lee Pryor was on hand to accept the award. “Richard’s genius wasn’t just making people laugh, he used his comedy as a way to communicate the truth,” explained Pryor’s wife Jennifer Lee Pryor. “More than anyone, Richard could appreciate RAMS’ mission to not remain silent”. Rock Against MS uses every means possible to enlighten, inform and educate the public about MS.
The rock concert helped raise awareness and funding to help and assist those living with MS. In its finishing stages, the Rock Against MS Foundation will provide services from a three (3) grant resource system, which will provide daily care, quality of life needs and emergency funding, while assisting people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to live independent and full lives.
Hosted by comedians Bill Burr and Craig Gass, the evening was comprised of comedy, music, art and awards.
Featured artists included Richie Kotzen, Steven Adler, Jerry Cantrell and Mike Inez of Alice in Chains, Gilby Clarke, Rudy Sarzo, Jeff Pilson, Joel Hoekstra, Dug Pinnick, Robert Sarzo, Scotti Hill, Phil Buckman, Matt Starr, Rodger Carter, Bruce Watson, Joe Retta, Anthony “Tiny” Buso, Howie Simon, Marty O’Brien, Howie Simon, Marty O’Brien, Shawn Duncan, Michael Bluestein, John Allen and Queen Nation.
Headling the event was Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and Grammy nominee Nancy Wilson of Heart. Wilson debuted her new band: Roadcase Royale with Liv Warfield formerly of Prince’s New Power Generation. Joining Wilson and Warfield were lead guitarist Ryan Waters (the musical director for Liv’s solo work and Prince Protégé) along with Heart members Chris Joyner, Dan Rothchild and Ben Smith.
TV Music Network was at the event and spoke with Robert Sarzo before the show.
Click on the link below to see what he had to say about the event and more.
Robert Sarzo interview at the Rock to Against… by phyllisshnell
