U2's The Edge has announced an auction of music memorabilia to benefit Gulf Coast musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. Among other items, The Edge has ponied up his 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom and his 1958 Gibson ES-295. Both are significant instruments in the history of U2 and have been featured on recordings, live and in music videos.
Also featured in the auction are items once belonging to Elvis, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan and other music icons.
More info can be found at the
Music Rising Website and on
Ebay