Tonight, The Smashing Pumpkins are in town to help raise money for a fellow Chicago musician.The band is playing in a benefit concert hosted by Q101 at Chicago's Metro. All proceeds will go toward a fund for Matthew Leone, the bassist for the Chicago-based band Madina Lake.
Last month, Leone was brutally attacked in Chicago after coming to the aid of a woman being beat by her husband. After calling the police, he was left unconscious in the street. He has already had multiple brain surgeries and part of his skull has been removed. Leone is now at home recovering, however he doesn't have insurance to help pay for the enormous medical bills.
That's why other musicians, like The Smashing Pumpkins, are stepping up to help. This hero stuck his neck out to help someone in need, and now they're hoping others help him. Friends have created a fund called Through The Pain to help pay for Leone's recovery.
Here's what Matthew's twin brother (and bandmate) wrote on his blog about the outpouring of support:
"Sometimes it’s easy to get down on the world, people, life, life-situation, yourself, whatever.. especially when something like this happens. But the overwhelming reaction we’ve gotten from the community that has rallied around Matthew has proven how lucky we are to have all of you in our lives. Aside from the calls, texts, emails, gifts and well wishes, we’ve heard of groups/organizations being created to bring awareness to domestic violence, violence against women and violence in general.. there are benefits being put together, auctions, special events, donation inquiries, etc. it’s truly extraordinary,.. thank you"
There are several more benefit concerts coming up next month. Here's a video from the Through The Pain website with all the details:
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