Eddie Vedder gave $10,000 of his own money a few days before Christmas to keep a few families from being evited from their homes, making us wonder what other rocker have been generous with their time and money. Here’s what we’ve come up with…
Bono from U2 started a charity called (RED) helping raise over $200 million to fight AIDS. He also donates time and money to the Irish Children’s music organizations in his native country.
Annie Lennox has supported over 35 charities with her time and financial donations, including leading the charge for women’s business organization start-ups across the world.
Dave Matthews supports over 20 charities with his time and money. In 1999, he created a charity called ‘Bama Works’ supporting children’s charities in Virginia.
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