Mick Fleetwood planning benefit concert for Hawaii wildfire victims

nme.com:

Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood has announced that he plans to hold a benefit concert for the victims of the Hawaii wildfires.Many people have died in the expansive wildfires, and the blazes have destroyed Maui’s historic Lahaina Town.

Currently, the fires are still not contained, and it remains unclear exactly how many people are missing in the area.Among the damage was Fleetwood’s restaurant, which was completely destroyed.

Sharing a statement on the news, he said: “This is a devastating moment for MAUl and many are suffering unimaginable loss.“Fleetwoods on Front Street has been lost and while we are heartbroken our main priority is the safety of our dear staff and team members.

On behalf of myself and my family, I share my heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the people of MAUI.”Now, he has spoken to ET Canada and revealed plans for a special gig to help raise funds for those affected. “I’ve already got a lovely sort of catalog of people that are concerned,” he said. “I will remain mute on who they are, but I will either become part of something that we can do on a grand scale, which is great.“Anything is great, and playing in Honolulu, about two weeks from now, and that concert’s becoming – Henry Kapono who lives in Oahu, was celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career – well, I’m going to be doing that show, supporting.