“We couldn’t be more proud to lend a hand to our home state," said Jared Followill of Kings of Leon. "We were all devastated by what happened there ... we have family and friends that were affected by the tornados ... this is the least we could do."
Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne resides in Oklahoma City, and his home actually flooded during the recent storms. Following the May 20 tornado in Moore, he personally toured the damage and was reportedly helping residents as they recovered. “Shakespeare said ‘It is not enough to help the needy up, but to support them after,'" the singer said. "In our small way, we are trying to not just be here at the moment of immediate need, but to stay and help with the rebuilding. After all, this is our home and they are us and we are them.”
Tickets, which are $35 and $50, go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday, via ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. All proceeds will be dispersed to central Oklahoma community organizations and local charities, according to media statement.
Jackson Browne and Built to Spill are also on the lineup, which will likely include other musicians with Oklahoma connections.