PAT GESUALDO AND DRUMMERS FROM BILLY JOEL, WINGER, AND TWISTED SISTER FEATURED AS CELEBRITY JUDGES AT NEW YORK DRUMMING EVENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1-28-09

CLIFTON, NJ (January 28, 2009) Some of the top drummersincluding Liberty DeVitto, (Billy Joel) Rod Morgenstein (Winger), AJ Pero (Twisted Sister), and drum virtuoso/D.A.D. Founder Pat Gesualdo, were the celebrity judges for the Music School’s New York drum event, held on Sunday January 25, 2009.

Spectators throughout the tri-state area attended the popular event to see some of the world’s best drummers, and to watch the brightest local drummers battle each other to win various prizes. DeVitto, Gesualdo, and Pero then battled each other in drum solos, and played together on stage to close the show.

In addition to the event, Pat Gesualdo gave a fantastic drum clinic, and described how his revolutionary D.A.D. Program is helping children throughout the world fight disabilities. His clinic and lecture were sponsored by Zildjian Cymbals and Pro-Mark Drumsticks.

“We are thrilled to have Pat Gesualdo as part of our event this year,” said Music School’s Jared Feldman. “What he is doing with the D.A.D. Program is just amazing, and he is truly helping people with disabilities everywhere.”

“This event is a great outlet to showcase some of the best local drummers,” said D.A.D. Founder/CEO Pat Gesualdo. “It is a positive event to help drummers support each other.”

Drums and Disabilities (D.A.D.),is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit research program. Psychologists, neuroscientists, law enforcement agencies, special needs therapists, child protective service agencies, and teachers in over 15 countries use the D.A.D. Program to help special needs children develop physical and cognitive functioning.

Numerous celebrities, sports stars, major corporations, and parents join with D.A.D. to help children fight disabilities on a Global basis.

D.A.D. is also the parent company of theMetal Hall of Fame, which holds the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Charity Gala. It is dedicated to forever enshrining the Iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making hard rock and heavy metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. The Metal Hall of Fame helps to raise funds for D.A.D., which provides free therapy programs for special needs children, adults, and wounded veterans throughout the United States.