An initial lineup has been announced for the Above Ground 4 benefit show, featuring an all-star cast of musicians performing the classic self-titled debut albums of New York Dolls and The Cars in full.
The concert, set for October 26th at the Honda Theatre in Hollywood, California, was originally scheduled for January 2025 but was postponed due to the LA wildfires. With the new date, the artist roster has changed from the original announcement.
Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Billy Idol, Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails), Moby, Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), and Cars guitarist Elliot Easton are among the musicians set to perform, along with special guests Cypress Hill.
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Above Ground, which was founded by Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison, helps raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives and suicide prevention. The two guitarists usually perform at the benefit shows, but are not listed as of yet, although a full lineup is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Past Above Ground benefit concerts have seen notable musicians performing full albums by the likes of The Velvet Underground, Sex Pistols, David Bowie, The Stooges, and more. Thus far, Above Ground has helped raise $750,000 for the aforementioned causes, according to its official website.
Tickets to the Above Ground 4 benefit show are available here. Stay tuned as more artists are announced.