Springsteen backs charity gives off his clothes and guitar
by angana on Nov.08, 2008, under Music, charity, performances, social cause, spotlight
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen helped raising more than $100,000 for wounded war veterans on Wednesday. He turned out to be one good generous rocker when he threw his leather jacket in a charity auction.
Bob Woodruff Foundation had organized the New York Comedy Festival where the legendary star took part. The show also saw
appearances by funnyman Ricky Gervais, U.S. TV presenter Regis Philbin and Saturday Night Live comic Darrell Hammond.
But Springsteen simply highlighted the show. He rode onstage on his 1994 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which he later donated for the sale.
Guest auctioneer Whoopi Goldberg helped get the initial proceedings. But bidding on the powerful motorbike stalled at $40,000 when the all so kind-hearted hero of the day, Springsteen literally sold the clothes off his back and took off the leather jacket he was wearing to boost the sales. The two items eventually sold for $70,000.
But
Bruce was not over yet with his generosity. CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour handed over $50,000 for The Boss’ autographed guitar.
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November 8th, 2008 on 5:03 pm
[...] Springsteen backs charity gives off his clothes and guitar He rode onstage on his 1994 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which he later donated for the sale. Guest auctioneer Whoopi Goldberg helped get the initial proceedings. But bidding on the powerful motorbike stalled at $40000 when the all so … [...]
November 8th, 2008 on 5:22 pm
[...] Springsteen backs charity gives off his clothes and guitar He rode onstage on his 1994 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which he later donated for the sale. Guest auctioneer Whoopi Goldberg helped get the initial proceedings. But bidding on the powerful motorbike stalled at $40000 when the all so … [...]