Bid on eBay to help Poco drummer with medical expenses

[Above: George Grantham and daughter, Gracie]

Today’s lesson: becoming a seminal country rock musician does not necessarily guarantee easily-paid medical bills. Ever since Poco drummer George Grantham suffered a stroke three years ago, shortly following the release of CD/DVD Keep the Legend Alive, his loved ones have struggled to cover his expenses by accepting donations through the George Grantham Benefit Fund.

Now, Grantham’s daughter Gracie has stepped up efforts by asking her father’s “many cohorts and admirers on the performing side of music” to donate valuable, one-of-a-kind music business paraphernalia for a charity auction on eBay.

Besides Poco items such as rare posters, autographed drumsticks and photos, there’s also signed items from R.E.M., Kenny Chesney, Kenny Loggins, the Eagles, Charlie Daniels and John McCuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, who is helping with the auction and called Grantham “the Ringo of country rock.”

The auction runs through Oct. 9 and can be found here, under the username “puttingheadstogether.” Direct donations and/or well wishes should be sent to:

George Grantham Benefit fund
George Grantham
PO Box 128523
Nashville TN, 37209

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