The RD Crusaders
The RD Crusaders is a supergroup band created by The Who's Roger Daltrey and newspaper publisher Richard Desmond in 2003. The group has raised several million in funds for charities including Teenage Cancer Trust and Norwood.[1]
Their lineup varies but originally consisted of vocalists Roger Daltrey and Lulu, guitarist Russ Ballard (of Argent), bassist Rick Wills (of Foreigner and Bad Company), drummer Steve Smith, organist Zoot Money, and Richard Desmond.
Activities
The super group made their 2003 debut at a charity gig to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. Band members and guests at that show included: Roger Daltrey, Gary Moore, Greg Lake, Gary Brooker, Simon Townshend, Nick Newall, Sam Brown, Zoot Money and Richard Desmond.[2] In 2010 the group was in talks to play a charity show in Hollywood, CA.[3]
In 2006 the group held a concert and auction in Old Billingsgate Market which raised funds for the Evelina Children's Hospital Appeal.[4] The line up featured Richard Desmond, Roger Daltrey, Robert Plant, Elkie Brooks, Lulu, Greg Lake, Russ Ballard, Zoot Money, Simon Townshend, Steve Smith, Nick Newall, Nikki Lamborn (lead singer of Never The Bride), Steve Balsamo and Margot Buchanan.[5]
In April 2010, Daltrey, Ballard and Desmond launched The RD Crusaders' WorkHub center for the Norwood charity, which offers support into work for people with learning disabilities.[3]
References
- ^ Roger Daltrey heads rock extravanganza for Evelina Children’s Hospital Appeal and Camp Simcha, 26 May, gsttcharity.org.uk. Retrieved August 2011
- ^ "Gary Brooker: RD Crusader : 19 October 2003, Ronnie Scott's Club, London". Procolharum.com. 19 October 2003. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | Showbiz :: The Who's Roger Daltrey leads rock stars at launch of charity job centre". Express.co.uk. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ Sophie Brodie, ed. (10 May 2006). "Business diary". Telegraph. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Chiswick's Local Web site". 51.488244 -0.256043: Chiswickw4.com. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
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