Jon Bon Jovi Joins Raven Drum Foundation’s ‘12 Drummers Drumming’ Charity Auction

Written By Mike Greenblatt

Jon Bon Jovi has joined a growing list of artists—including Stewart Copeland (The Police), Peter Criss (KISS), Liberty Devitto (Billy Joel), Erik Eldenius (Billy Idol), Steve Gadd, Barry Gibb (BeeGees), Steve Jordan (Rolling Stones), Styx, Shannon  Larkin (Godsmack), Taylor Swift, Nikki Sixx/Tommy Lee (Motley Crue), Dave Matthews, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi and Steve Lukather (Toto)—donating personal artifacts in support of  Raven Drum Foundation’s third annual online “12 Drummers Drumming” charity auction. Co-Founded by Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen to benefit veterans, first-responders and trauma survivors, over $120,000 has been raised so far. A short movie was filmed last year to document their drum circle event. Matt Sorum (Guns N’Roses/Velvet Revolver) then hosted another event.

You can purchase donated items here today until Veterans Day, November 11, at noon.

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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