Classic Rockers Shooting Star to Headline May 5th `Let's Roll' Fundraiser at the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C. in Support of U.S. Troops.

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2003

Shooting Star:

-- The Show -- Co-Sponsored by WARW/94.7 The Arrow, Washington's

Classic Rock -- Benefits the Red Cross's Work with U.S.

Service Men and Women Worldwide

-- Special Guests to Include Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and Survivor's

Jim Peterik

Classic hard-rockers Shooting Star have organized 'Let's Roll,' a special fundraiser in support of U.S. Troops set to take place Monday, May 5, 2003, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C. The concert bears the name of Shooting Star's latest single, "Let's Roll," which was written last year in tribute to Todd Beamer and the men and women of United flight #93, and has since been adopted as the official theme song of the Todd Beamer Foundation. Though originally inspired by 9/11, "Let's Roll" has a universal message, and Shooting Star felt it was appropriate -- and important -- to extend the track's salute to heroism to honor America's men and women in uniform who are so bravely serving our country. To that end, proceeds from the event will benefit the Red Cross, specifically their work on behalf of the U.S. Military and their families around the globe.

Together for almost 25 years, Shooting Star is one of the quintessential American "heartland" rock bands -- though ironically, in the late `70s, they were the first U.S. act ever signed to then start-up British label Virgin Records. Their hard-edged but pop-savvy repertoire -- driven by stellar musicianship and powerful lyrical content -- includes the signature tracks "Bring It On," "Flesh & Blood," "Hollywood," and "Last Chance," which one reviewer at online music bible allmusic.com called "flat out one of the best songs ever." "Let's Roll" can be found alongside these classic hits on "Tonight," Shooting Star's new in-concert DVD, as well as on their latest album, 2002's "Leap Of Faith." They'll perform both old and new favorites on May 5th, and have invited longtime musical compatriot -- and Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan alum -- Jeff "Skunk" Baxter to join them onstage. Also scheduled to appear is Survivor's Jim Peterik, for a special version of "Eye Of The Tiger," plus other surprise guests.

Infinity Broadcasting's WARW/94.7FM The Arrow -- "Washington's Classic Rock" -- has agreed to step in as the official local media and promotional partner for `Let's Roll.' They'll provide both extensive on-air and on-site promotional support, as well as give away a limited stash of tickets to their audience -- many of whom, no doubt, are veteran Shooting Star fans. Every day, WARW sends messages from their listeners directly to troops overseas; visit them online at 947thearrow.com. The Hard Rock Cafe, located in the District at 999 `E' Street, N.W. since 1990, has generously donated the venue for the evening, and will promote `Let's Roll' both on the D.C. link at hardrock.com and inside the hugely popular rock `n roll-themed club and restaurant. HRC opens at 7:00 pm for the charitable event; suggested donation at the door is $10.

Proceeds from `Let's Roll' will benefit the Red Cross, with monies earmarked for the nationally and internationally coordinated services they provide for U.S. service men and women stationed throughout the world, as well as for their families. Among these invaluable services, the Red Cross allows military members everywhere -- on an around-the-clock, 365 day/year basis -- to send messages, via the latest telecommunications technology, to loved ones during an emergency or at an important event. For more information on the Red Cross, find them on the World Wide Web at redcross.org. An allotment of fundraiser tickets will be donated to the Red Cross for distribution to families of U.S. troops.

Following this historic benefit, Shooting Star will play a private event on May 6 for XM Satellite Radio, America's most popular satellite radio service, at their Washington, D.C. based studio and headquarters, which will be made available exclusively to XM subscribers. Discussions are also underway for a free concert at a D.C. area military base, details to follow. Shooting Star has already performed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, where some of the 917th Wing's planes scheduled for deployment in Operation Iraqi Freedom were painted with the words "Let's Roll." Pilots used the phrase for inspiration, and when the Base heard Shooting Star's song -- after Lisa Beamer sent it to the Pentagon -- they invited the band down to play for the troops. At that very special concert, performed on the tarmac alongside "Let's Roll"-emblazoned A-10 Warthogs and B52s, Shooting Star's impassioned musical tribute to heroism found its ideal audience.

For more information on Shooting Star, and the latest updates on `Let's Roll,' May 5 at Washington, D.C.'s Hard Rock Cafe, visit shootingstarband.com.