Legendary drummer Travis Barker (Blink 182, Transplants, and Avril Lavigne among others) plus his clothing company Famous Stars and Straps have teamed up with One Life One Chance (OLOC). This organization, headed by H2O‘s vocalist Toby Morse, is promoting a drug free culture through positive example. Toby:\"The message is clear: just because people are covered in tattoos from head to toe, and play music for a living, does not mean they are druggies, or thugs. OLOC breaks all kinds of stereotypes.\"
Travis Barker is planning on donating 10 to 20 full drum sets to some lucky schools in NYC to promote sober living through music. The drummer comments on his motivations:
\"Toby, a long time friend and family member of Famous Stars and Straps, approached the company about his ongoing efforts to spread the message of living with a \'positive mental
attitude\'. Toby’s passion is undeniable and sincere, and understanding that kids all across America may benefit from Toby’s message, we wanted to provide any support we could. If it’s providing promotional goods or helping him get to schools who can’t afford to have a speaker, we understand that Toby’s message of PMA (positive mental attitude) and way of life is something we all could use.\"
Travis Barker\'s drums auctioned off
In related news: Travis Barker\'s drum kit will be auctioned off to help raise money to pay for medical care for BMX stars TJ Lavin and Ty Pinney. The two were left comatose after separate accidents last month.
A benefit will take place at Vanity Nightclub in Las Vegas tonight (December 3rd) to help raise funds to cover their medical bills.
Lavin is currently recovering slowly at home and Pinney is at a rehab therapy center in Vegas.
