In light of the devestating storms and tornadoes that have torn apart the midwest and southern states, Gainsville’s Against Me! are auctioning off a brand new Roger Waters signature Fender precision bass signed by all members of the band in order to raise awareness and funds for victims of the disaster. The band is working in conjunction with Fender and hosting the auction on their website, Against Me! will be donating 100% of the proceeds to the Alabama Red Cross and their relief efforts.
Andrew Sweard, bassist for Against Me! and former resident of Alabama, said the following:
“I grew up in Huntsville, Alabama – my parents still live there and my brother and sister-in-law live in Birmingham. I vividly remember when I was in 5th grade and a tornado came ripping through Huntsville during rush hour. Fortunately, my brother and I were at home with my mom. I remember her rushing us into the downstairs bathroom and making us get in the tub. The tornado didn’t hit us but it hit about two miles away destroying a grocery store and shopping center. I remember Huntsville being on the national news and how huge the tornado seemed. Now the tornado from my youth seems so small compared to the twisters I have seen on television in the past weeks. The images are horrifying. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost so much.”
