VH1 2008 Rock Honors “The Who” after party
On July 12, 2008, VH1 paid tribute to The Who at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in line with keeping up with its tradition of honoring the best in rock. Electrifying performances were delivered by guest artists like Pearl Jam, Incubus, Jack Black and Tenacious D, and Foo Fighters.
The fun and music did not stop there, though as the group went on to celebrate at an after party presented by Harman/Kardon and Mercedes-Benz for the benefit of VH1 Save the Music Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to provide instruments like keyboards and guitars to schools or school districts in order to help bring back music programs into public schools.
Held at the W Westwood in Los Angeles, California, the celebration drew in fans who partied with such celebrities as Marisa Tomei, Slash, Margaret Chi, Chris Slade of AC/DC, and the cast of VH1’s “Rock of Love,” who were spotted having fun while bar-hopping. Li’l Zayne (Zane Copeland) was also seen partying the night away. Also on hand to help The Who celebrate were Lonny Ross of the television show 30 Rock and indie artist/musician Nyee Moses. Fans dressed in The Who shirts also had fun at the after party.
Everyone from Marisa Tomei down to the “Rock of Love” girls enjoyed the delightful drinks provided by Anheuser-Busch.
With the help of its sponsors, jetBlue Airways, Gold Room Host, Gernier Fructis and SPIN Magazine; as well as the support of celebrities and guests, the exclusive after party was able to raise more than $200,000 for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.
A pre-Rock Honors event hosted by Intermix and dubbed “Rock & Shop ‘Til You Drop” VIP party was held on July 11. Celebrities trooped to Intermix’s shop on Robertson Boulevard to grab the latest in rock ‘n’ roll fashion including Scarlett Johansson-designed VH1 Rock Honors shirts. The pre-Rock Honors event was able to raise $30,000, enough to reinstate an instrumental music program in New York City.
VH1’s Rock Honors after party not only drew in crowds and The Who fans, it also brought hope to many public schoolchildren dreaming of making it big in the world of music someday.
