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Grapes Under Pressure Grapes for Humanity charity auction

Thu, Sep 17, 2009@9:07PM | comments removed/disabled

[Grapes Under Pressure presents... the Grapes for Humanity Charity Auction]

Earlier today Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson launched an auction of rock memorabilia on eBay as part of their Grapes Under Pressure initiative in support of Grapes for Humanity, an organization that helps to raise funds to benefit humanitarian causes around the world with the assistance of the international wine community. Geddy Lee is a member of the board of directors for the organization.

The following items are included in the auction:

* A Geddy Lee Signature Fender Jazz bass AND a rare Garrison G-50E Custom Acoustic guitar used by Alex on the Snakes & Arrows tour. They have both been signed by Geddy and Alex as well as by members of Depeche Mode, TOOL,The Fray, Pearl Jam, Judas Priest and many more in Support of Grapes for Humanity.

* A Gibson Les Paul Axcess "Custom Shop" guitar which was used by Alex Lifeson in a recent secret session. The guitar will be autographed and will be accompanied by a signed photo of Alex with the Guitar.

* A Sabian Paragon Diamondback Chinese 20" Cymbal, from Neil Peart's personal kit, with Neil’s signature

* A rare limited edition Airstream Epiphone Trailer Park Boys "The Movie" guitar signed by Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, Geddy and Alex.

* A Jane's Addiction prize pack which includes a signed cymbal and poster from their most recent tour with NIN.

To check out all of these items and to place your bid go to this link. All proceeds will go to Grapes for Humanity. Thanks to lilvictory for the heads up.

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