http://www.theconcertforvalor.com/
PERFORMANCES BY
BRUCE SPRINGSTEENCARRIE UNDERWOOD
DAVE GROHLEMINEMMETALLICA
RIHANNAZAC BROWN BAND
SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY
JAMIE FOXXJOHN OLIVER
MERYL STREEPSTEVEN SPIELBERG
TOM HANKS
HBO AND STARBUCKS SALUTE U.S. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR, LIVE ON THE NATIONAL MALL IN
WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, NOV. 11
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Live Talent To Include Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver,
Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood And Zac Brown Band, Among Others,
As Well As Special Appearances By Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks And Steven Spielberg At
Concert To Honor The Courage And Sacrifice Of America’s Veterans And Their Families
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Concert To Be Executive Produced By Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks And Joel Gallen
--------
NEW YORK and SEATTLE, Oct. 2, 2014 – HBO and Starbucks Coffee Company
(NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today they will host THE CONCERT FOR VALOR
(www.theconcertforvalor.com), a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and
sacrifice of America’s veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., to be presented live on HBO this Veterans Day, TUESDAY, NOV. 11 (7:00 p.m.
ET/4:00 p.m. PT).
The concert will feature a broad array of talent from the worlds of music and
entertainment, including Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver,
Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, as well as special
appearances by Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, among many others.
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR will provide a national stage for ensuring that
veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans’ gratitude is genuine. Millions
of people, including veterans, active duty service members, their families and Americans
from all walks of life are expected to watch the free concert in person or on television, with
the goal of raising awareness for veterans service organizations dedicated to education,
wellness, reemployment and reintegration. The event will be presented from the National
Mall between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, and HBO will offer its affiliates
the opportunity to open the signal, allowing nonsubscribers to view the special. Former
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR – 2
U.S. Secretary of Defense and Starbucks board member Robert Gates and former
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen are serving in an
advisory capacity with regard to veterans outreach and veteran service organizations that
will be recipients of concert donations.
The live event will be executive produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Joel
Gallen, who will also direct. Hanks, who devoted his time and talent to support the
construction of the World War II Memorial, has, with Goetzman, executive produced such
projects as the Emmy®-winning HBO miniseries “The Pacific,” “Band of Brothers” and
“John Adams,” as well as the HBO music specials “The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame Concert” and the recent “2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony,” both of which were directed by Gallen.
HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler said, “We are honored to play a small
role to help raise awareness and support for our service men and women. Their
immeasurable sacrifice deserves our nation’s gratitude. This event will not only celebrate
their service, but help remind Americans of the many challenges they face on and off the
battlefield. We are delighted to join with Starbucks in our mutual effort to pay tribute to our
veterans and those currently serving in the military.”
Starbucks chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz said, “The post-9/11
years have brought us the longest period of sustained warfare in our nation’s history. The
less than one percent of Americans who volunteered to serve during this time have
afforded the rest of us remarkable freedoms – but that freedom comes with a
responsibility to understand their sacrifice, to honor them and to appreciate the skills and
experience they offer when they return home. As many now seek reemployment, now is
the time to offer them opportunities to work in our communities to do what they do best:
solve problems and lead with selfless service. THE CONCERT FOR VALOR represents a
significant and historic opportunity to demonstrate our country’s potential to come
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR – 3
together as a nation, and do right by those who have done so much for us. They’ve
stepped up. Now it’s our turn.”
Last November, Starbucks committed to hiring at least 10,000 veterans and active
military spouses over the next five years. In April, the Schultz Family Foundation, cofounded
by Schultz and his wife, Sheri, committed $30 million to support veterans’
transition to civilian life. Schultz is also co-authoring For Love of Country, which reports
on the sacrifices veterans have made, the bravery and leadership they demonstrate, and
the huge economic benefit and opportunity that transitioning veterans bring to American
communities and companies. The book, co-written with Rajiv Chandrasekaran of the
Washington Post, will be published by Knopf and available nationwide in early November.
The authors will donate proceeds from the sale of the book to veterans service
organizations. You can learn more about the book here:
http://knopfdoubleday.com/2014/10/0...ove-#‐of-#‐country-#‐by-#‐howard-#‐schultz-#‐
and-#‐rajiv-#‐chandrasekaran/.
HBO has a long history of original programming devoted to supporting veterans
and examining veterans’ experiences from diverse perspectives. In addition to the
miniseries “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” the network has presented the original
movies “Taking Chance” and “The Tuskegee Airmen,” the miniseries “Generation Kill,”
and the documentaries “Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq,” “Wartorn 1861-2010,”
“Baghdad ER,” “Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery,” “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press
1” and the upcoming “The Last Patrol,” among many others.
HBO and Starbucks are proud to present THE CONCERT FOR VALOR with the
support of the Trust for the National Mall. As the official nonprofit partner of the National
Park Service dedicated to restoring and improving the National Mall, the Trust is
committed to preserving the sacred space where America’s military veterans are honored
and free speech – both spoken and sung – is protected. The Trust will provide event
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR – 4
volunteers and logistical assistance to support the concert and preserve the grounds of
the National Mall.
While less than one percent of American adults serve in the U.S. military today,
there are currently more than 20 million American veterans. This includes more than 2.5
million 9/11-era veterans who are facing a range of challenges as they make the
transition back to civilian life.
PERFORMANCES BY
BRUCE SPRINGSTEENCARRIE UNDERWOOD
DAVE GROHLEMINEMMETALLICA
RIHANNAZAC BROWN BAND
SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY
JAMIE FOXXJOHN OLIVER
MERYL STREEPSTEVEN SPIELBERG
TOM HANKS
HBO AND STARBUCKS SALUTE U.S. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR, LIVE ON THE NATIONAL MALL IN
WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, NOV. 11
--------
Live Talent To Include Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver,
Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood And Zac Brown Band, Among Others,
As Well As Special Appearances By Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks And Steven Spielberg At
Concert To Honor The Courage And Sacrifice Of America’s Veterans And Their Families
--------
Concert To Be Executive Produced By Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks And Joel Gallen
--------
NEW YORK and SEATTLE, Oct. 2, 2014 – HBO and Starbucks Coffee Company
(NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today they will host THE CONCERT FOR VALOR
(www.theconcertforvalor.com), a first-of-its-kind concert to honor the courage and
sacrifice of America’s veterans and their families on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C., to be presented live on HBO this Veterans Day, TUESDAY, NOV. 11 (7:00 p.m.
ET/4:00 p.m. PT).
The concert will feature a broad array of talent from the worlds of music and
entertainment, including Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Metallica, John Oliver,
Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band, as well as special
appearances by Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, among many others.
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR will provide a national stage for ensuring that
veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans’ gratitude is genuine. Millions
of people, including veterans, active duty service members, their families and Americans
from all walks of life are expected to watch the free concert in person or on television, with
the goal of raising awareness for veterans service organizations dedicated to education,
wellness, reemployment and reintegration. The event will be presented from the National
Mall between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, and HBO will offer its affiliates
the opportunity to open the signal, allowing nonsubscribers to view the special. Former
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR – 2
U.S. Secretary of Defense and Starbucks board member Robert Gates and former
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen are serving in an
advisory capacity with regard to veterans outreach and veteran service organizations that
will be recipients of concert donations.
The live event will be executive produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Joel
Gallen, who will also direct. Hanks, who devoted his time and talent to support the
construction of the World War II Memorial, has, with Goetzman, executive produced such
projects as the Emmy®-winning HBO miniseries “The Pacific,” “Band of Brothers” and
“John Adams,” as well as the HBO music specials “The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame Concert” and the recent “2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony,” both of which were directed by Gallen.
HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler said, “We are honored to play a small
role to help raise awareness and support for our service men and women. Their
immeasurable sacrifice deserves our nation’s gratitude. This event will not only celebrate
their service, but help remind Americans of the many challenges they face on and off the
battlefield. We are delighted to join with Starbucks in our mutual effort to pay tribute to our
veterans and those currently serving in the military.”
Starbucks chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz said, “The post-9/11
years have brought us the longest period of sustained warfare in our nation’s history. The
less than one percent of Americans who volunteered to serve during this time have
afforded the rest of us remarkable freedoms – but that freedom comes with a
responsibility to understand their sacrifice, to honor them and to appreciate the skills and
experience they offer when they return home. As many now seek reemployment, now is
the time to offer them opportunities to work in our communities to do what they do best:
solve problems and lead with selfless service. THE CONCERT FOR VALOR represents a
significant and historic opportunity to demonstrate our country’s potential to come
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR – 3
together as a nation, and do right by those who have done so much for us. They’ve
stepped up. Now it’s our turn.”
Last November, Starbucks committed to hiring at least 10,000 veterans and active
military spouses over the next five years. In April, the Schultz Family Foundation, cofounded
by Schultz and his wife, Sheri, committed $30 million to support veterans’
transition to civilian life. Schultz is also co-authoring For Love of Country, which reports
on the sacrifices veterans have made, the bravery and leadership they demonstrate, and
the huge economic benefit and opportunity that transitioning veterans bring to American
communities and companies. The book, co-written with Rajiv Chandrasekaran of the
Washington Post, will be published by Knopf and available nationwide in early November.
The authors will donate proceeds from the sale of the book to veterans service
organizations. You can learn more about the book here:
http://knopfdoubleday.com/2014/10/0...ove-#‐of-#‐country-#‐by-#‐howard-#‐schultz-#‐
and-#‐rajiv-#‐chandrasekaran/.
HBO has a long history of original programming devoted to supporting veterans
and examining veterans’ experiences from diverse perspectives. In addition to the
miniseries “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific,” the network has presented the original
movies “Taking Chance” and “The Tuskegee Airmen,” the miniseries “Generation Kill,”
and the documentaries “Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq,” “Wartorn 1861-2010,”
“Baghdad ER,” “Section 60: Arlington National Cemetery,” “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press
1” and the upcoming “The Last Patrol,” among many others.
HBO and Starbucks are proud to present THE CONCERT FOR VALOR with the
support of the Trust for the National Mall. As the official nonprofit partner of the National
Park Service dedicated to restoring and improving the National Mall, the Trust is
committed to preserving the sacred space where America’s military veterans are honored
and free speech – both spoken and sung – is protected. The Trust will provide event
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR – 4
volunteers and logistical assistance to support the concert and preserve the grounds of
the National Mall.
While less than one percent of American adults serve in the U.S. military today,
there are currently more than 20 million American veterans. This includes more than 2.5
million 9/11-era veterans who are facing a range of challenges as they make the
transition back to civilian life.
