Japanese composer, pianist, rock drummer, and leader of X JAPAN, Yoshiki, has donated $100,000 to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund to help music creators and professionals affected by the Coronavirus crisis.
The generous donation comes alongside a contribution of 10M Yes (approx. $100k) the star has donated to Japan Red Cross as well as $24k to Meals On Wheels branches in Los Angeles, where Yoshiki lives.
In a statement, Yoshiki said, “While I have been calling for performances to be halted for the sake of the fans during this necessary time of self-restraint, I can also understand from my own experience the magnitude of the economic losses. The current crisis threatens not only the entertainment industry but many people across various industries.
Full article here: https://www.grammy.com/musicares/news/yoshiki-donates-100k-musicares-covid-19-relief-fund-help-my-colleagues-who-might-be
