New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Rock & Brews) Gene Simmons Hosts Rockin' Rock & Brews Opening Party With Proceeds To Benefit The Wounded
Warrior ProjectGene Simmons has launched his new restaurant and entertainment venture, Rock & Brews, hosting an opening party packed with fans, food lovers, rock stars and celebrities. The event raised $25,000 for Wounded
Warrior Project.
During the event, Simmons, Zislis and Furano unveiled an impressive 45-foot Wall of Rock mural that features renowned artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, Guns N' Roses,
Gene Simmons from KISS, among others. The mural will be a permanent display in the restaurant for all diners to enjoy. Another permanent display will be a Wounded
Warrior canvas photo that was signed by current and former members of the military who attended the daytime luncheon.
"We are so grateful for our Wounded Warriors for their service and dedication to our country," said Simmons. "Because of them,
America is a free country. We are honored that all proceeds of the Rock & Brews grand opening event will benefit Wounded
Warrior Project."
In addition to fans and food lovers at the party, legendary rockers Matt Sorum,
Glenn Hughes, Gilby Clarke, Steve
Stevens and Sean McNabb joined in on the fun. Celebrities at the event included Simmons' children, Nick and Sophie, and sister-in-law Tracy Tweed.
Rock & Brews serves rock musicians' favorite foods and highlights an ever-changing, award-winning craft beer selection with hundreds of artisanal breweries featured from around the world. Additional locations are in the works in the Los Angeles area, including one at Los Angeles International Airport, as well as locations in Denver; Atlanta; Maui, Hawaii; Tokyo; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The expansion plan anticipates the opening of four Rock & Brews in 2012 with aggressive plans for continued expansion worldwide beginning in 2013 and beyond.
Rock & Brews is on 143 Main St. in El Segundo. For more information, or to make reservations, please visit www.rockandbrews.com or call 310-615-9890.
