From left to right: Mick Mars, Gene Simmons, Vince Neil, Eric Singer, Tim McGraw, Paul Stanley, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Tommy Thayer.
Tim McGraw, who partnered with Operation Homefront, Chase Bank and ACM Lifting Lives- the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music-to donate a mortgage-free home in each city during his summer tour accepted the check on behalf of the organization.
KISS’ Paul Stanley states “The freedom we all enjoy and may take for granted is only made possible by the brave servicemen and women who chose to put themselves in harm’s way to protect this great country. Tim’s work for Operation Homefront with ACM Lifting Lives is a great example of how those in our position can show our appreciation while also urging all Americans to contribute on whatever level they can and KISS is proud to support this worthy cause.
Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx affirms ““We wanted to give back to the servicemen in need. They are the ones who bravely go out to defend our freedom so the least we can do is support them & their families when they return. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our friends KISS to donate money. Hopefully it will help create awareness and inspire many others to follow suit”
Operation Homefront was formed in February 2002 to support the families of deployed service members immediately following 9/11. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers with nationwide presence, and has met more than 590,000 needs of military families since its inception. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, nationally, 94 percent of total revenue donated to Operation Homefront goes directly to assist service members. The majority of military families served by Operation Homefront are the lowest-paid service members, the E-1 through E-6 enlisted ranks.
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Thats why we love these bands..they always give back and then some!!
8 guys worth MILLIONS donate $6k a piece? Good job donating proceeds from the front row of 1 concert!
I was a Mötley Crüe as a kid growing and joined the Army in 1989. I have just retired with 23 years of service and 2 combat tours. This article just proved in another way that my favorite band is AWESOME!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!
KISS and Motley Crue are solid, class act guys. And by the way, they also put on the best Rock and Roll co-headliner show I have ever seen. Special thanks to Nikki Sixx. Sobriety Rocks!!
WOW that ROCKS guys!! <3 you Crue & KISS!!
did somebody seriously just criticize somebody for the amount they donated!!?? How much did you donate? Thankful for my favorite band Motley and also Kiss’s donations…..by the way while you were busy slamming the amount they donated did you know they both donate to other charities as well???? Maybe you should think! Great job Motley and Kiss. xoxo
By the way you rocked INDY. Glad I was there!
Tim this is a really great thing you and these bands are doing. I was in the Lee Company Box watching the this Class Act’s of both of these great legendary bands Kiss and The Crue. Even the Start up band rocked the house. Again thank you guys for what you’re doing.
May God Bless us All,
William C. Trawick Jr.
Disable American Veteran
WOW!….This is a strange combination but its crazy cause Tim McGraw has always been my favorite country singer and Motley Crue is my favorite rock band since i was 14. I saw Tim and Kenny in June 2012 here in Tampa and the following month I saw Motley Crue and Kiss in July 2012 in Tampa. It is SO COOL to see a photo of ALL of them!! I am posting this on my facebook wall!…I always knew I had good taste in music.=) All you guys ROCK!!
By the way, I hope Mick is doing ok, he worries me in this photo. I love you Mick, take care of yourself!
CRUE AND SIXX AM RULE-PERIOD!!!!!!