Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards raises more than $138,000 for Japan

[AsahinaKimi]

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards' t-shirt fundraising effort to benefit Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims brought in more than $138,000.00. Richards had vanguarded a fundraising appeal on his official website to help those affected by the devastating 8.9 Tohuku earthquake and the resulting tsunami in Japan. When making his appeal, Richards posted a statement on the site, noting, "For decades, Japanese fans have been some of the most passionate supporters of rock and roll. more:
http://newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/89180.php

http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-national/rolling-stones-guitarist-keith-richards-raises-more-than-138-000-for-japan-1

[tigereye]

1. good for him- very complex and interesting man

Just finished Life- it was a good read. He's much sharper than I imagined.

[bobbolink]

2. He could give millions out of his own pocket and never notice it was gone.

Maybe he has.....?

[senseandsensibility]

3. love keith

k and r

[leftstreet]

4. That's not much $$

I mean it's nice and all, but you'd think someone with his high profile...

[virgogal]

5. I'm inclined to agree with you,but at least he did something.

[dems_rightnow]

6. It did require you to buy a Keith Richards shirt

That would have stopped me dead in my tracks.

[Hannah Bell]

7. keith richards? $138K? lol. that's like bubble-gum money to him.

why doesn't he just write a check for a million?

he could.

no, instead he takes other people's money -- people who can afford it way less than keif. for a stupid keif t-shirt.

what a scam.