Rock Band Shinedown to Perform for Troops on USO Tour to Persian Gulf
31.10.2006 19:30 Political Press Releases
To: National Desk, Entertainment Reporter
Contact: Reggie Borges of USO, 703-908-6471 or rborges@uso.org
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Platinum-selling rock band Shinedown will soon bring its unique sound to troops stationed in the Persian Gulf on the band's second USO tour. The group -- which has scored six consecutive top five rock radio hit singles -- will perform and meet with service members. This tour is also co-sponsored by U.S. Army-Europe.
Shinedown consists of drummer Barry Kerch, guitarist Jasin Todd, bassist Brad Stewart and lead singer Brent Smith. The band released its second Atlantic Records album, "Us and Them," in October 2005. Their first single, "Save Me," held the No. 1 position on active rock charts for 12 weeks and went on to top every rock radio format chart. Their follow-up single, "I Dare You," also scored top 5 success, with their latest single, "Heroes," already following suit. The band's 2003 debut, "Leave a Whisper," was certified platinum with sales exceeding one million units. Shinedown has spent most of 2006 on the road, and has toured with Godsmack, Rob Zombie, and Trapt.
This is the 8th USO tour to the Persian Gulf this year. Other celebrities and performers who have visited the region include Toby Keith, Drowning Pool, Gary Sinise, Montgomery Gentry, and NFL players Bryce Fisher, Patrick Kerney and Max Starks.
USO tours are sponsored by AT&T Inc., the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours.
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About the USO: For more than 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Military Channel, S & K Sales Co., TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org.
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