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Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars to Schools

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13 Jan 2012 45 views
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Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars to Schools
Rocker Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to Los Angeles-area high schools as a way to inspire music in kids.

Rocker Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to Los Angeles-area high schools as a way to inspire music in kids.

Tricia Steel of the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation says the Van Halen lead-guitarist brought the brand-new guitars this week, saying he wanted them used in schools and not sold.

Do you live near L.A. and are able donate any amps or cables to the schools? Contact the foundation to help out.

(WATCH the video below, or read the AP story w/ photo at CBS)

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