Tuli Kupferberg

Tuli Kupferberg, the influential songwriter who co-founded the Fugs, suffered two strokes, in April and September 2009, which left him blind, confined to his apartment and in need of 24-hour care. He is recovering well—he is able to speak clearly—but has overwhelming medical expenses not covered by Medicare or the very modest publishing/royalties income he earns at the age of 86. A number of his friends and admirers are coming to his aid by performing in a benefit concert produced by Hal Willner, including his fellow Fugs, John Kruth and an all-star band, Lou Reed, Sonic Youth, Pete Stampfel, John Zorn and others who will be announced soon.

A Benefit for Tuli Kupferberg
Produced by Hal Willner
Friday, January 22 at7:30PM
at St. Ann’s Warehouse
38 Water St
DUMBO, Bklyn, NY 1120

click here for tix.

[thanks to bloggy for the tip]