HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (March 16, 2007) — Yamaha artist and new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Michael Anthony recently participated in the Deuce Week Gala, a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford "Deuce," at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The fundraising concert and auction raised more than $60,000 for the internationally recognized museum. More than a quarter of that total came from the winning bid of $16,000 on a flamed Yamaha bass Anthony donated, which was used on the 2004 Van Halen tour.
"We are very happy to see that Michael and his Yamaha bass helped raise so much money for the Petersen Automotive Museum. Yamaha is extremely proud of our longstanding relationship with Michael and his signature Yamaha basses," comments Mike Tempesta, artist relations manager for Yamaha Guitars.
Anthony and fellow hot rod enthusiasts Jeff Beck, Jimmie Vaughn, and Billy F. Gibbons jammed during a set of down home blues standards to a standing room only crowd of 1,200 at the biggest party ever thrown for the Deuce, one of the most respected vehicles of all time that single-handedly initiated hot rod culture.
Says Anthony, "Besides bashing it up for the '32 Ford's birthday, it was a dream come true to be on stage jammin' with these legendary guitar players! Truly something I'll always remember."
Anthony is best known as the bassist and harmony singer of legendary rock group Van Halen. After 30 years and 11 studio releases, the band has sold more than 56 million records in the U.S., which places them among the top 20 best-selling artists of all time.
Yamaha produces the
BB3000MA, Anthony's signature rugged rock and roll bass. Based on a through-neck BB design, the BB3000MA features a streamlined neck shape and deeper cutaways. Other custom appointments include a Hipshot D tuner, both J- and split-style pickups, and original chili pepper inlays on the ebony fingerboard.
