ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Donates Basses, Amps To 15 New York City Public Schools

March 30, 2010

While funding for music and arts programs are being cut across the country, notably in New York City, Little Kids Rock, a leading nonprofit provider of free musical instruments and free lessons in the United States, is teaming with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and rock stars to put music education back into public schools.

On Friday, March 26, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello donated Fender electric basses and amps to 15 New York City public city schools to complement the Little Kids Rock guitar classes that are already thriving.

"We are so proud to have Mr. Bello as a champion of our cause," said David Wish, Little Kids Rock founder and executive director. "With his help, and the continued support of our longtime partner Fender, we will be able to reach even more children in New York City.

In addition to delivering a free Fender electric bass and amp to the students of P.S. 11 Highbridge School, Mr. Bello answered all of the kids' questions and jammed with them on some of their favorite songs.

Little Kids Rock launched in New York City in 2002 and has delivered nearly a million dollars-worth of free instruments, curriculum and resources that currently reach thousands of New York City public school children.

Frank Bello is the powerhouse bassist for the groundbreaking New York City-based speed-thrash metal institution ANTHRAX. Born and raised in the Bronx, Bello started playing when he was 12, learning bass parts on guitar; idolizing bass heroes such as Geddy Lee, Steve Harris and Geezer Butler; and frequently jamming with his uncle, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. Bello joined ANTHRAX in time for 1985's "Spreading the Disease", and fans loved his high-energy stage presence and deftly inventive bass style. Since that time, ANTHRAX quickly reached the upper echelons of metal stardom with a series of classic punk/speed metal albums fueled by Bello's ferociously riffing bass work. On stage and off, Frank Bello is a veritable bass ambassador who doesn't pull any musical punches. Bello continues to play with a ferocity and finesse that has won him acclaim far and wide.

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