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We Are Family Foundation GALA to honor LL Cool J, Roger Daltrey

This year, they will honor Roger Daltrey, CBE, of The Who, as well as rapper LL Cool J. The We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is a non-profit organization that was founded by Grammy-winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers. It is dedicated to the vision of a global family.

Founder Nile Rodgers praised both LL Cool J and Roger Daltrey for their dedication to organization that benefit people overall, especially the youth. “These two incredibly talented individuals are selflessly dedicated to helping others,” Rodgers said.

Roger Daltrey, CBE, is a Kennedy Center Honoree and Grammy-winning artist. Daltrey is the lead singer of the rock band The Who, and he will receive “The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Peacemaker Award” next month.

The event on April 27 will feature live performances from honorees Roger Daltrey and LL Cool J, as well as Nile Rodgers, along with his band Chic. The We Are Family Foundation is partnering with Bulova, in an effort to host “Spin for a Cause,” where the renowned watch brand will make a special announcement during the cocktail reception at the GALA.

To learn more about the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), check out its official homepage.

Read More: Last year’s We Are Family Foundation GALA garnered a glowing review from Digital Journal.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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