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Primus is recruiting Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor of Tool, as well as other special guests, for a benefit concert at The Belasco in L.A., taking place on April 17th.
Primus bandleader Les Claypool said along with the announcement: “Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us. Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has undergone many major surgeries to remove then reconstruct major damage from a cancer that invaded his bones. With a wife and two very young children at hand, Jimmy has shown incredible courage and tenacity in an unbelievably challenging time … It is at this time that we in Primus and some of Jimmy’s good friends in the music entertainment world have decided to give a ‘brother a hand’, and do a live performance in his honor and for the benefit of his family. Please come down and witness a one time collaboration music event in celebration of our good friend.”
Proceeds from the show will benefit Primus’ longtime friend director Jimmy Hayward (Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!) and his fight against cancer. Tickets are on sale now via primusville.com.
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