The Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to headline a benefit concert for Bernie Sanders in an attempt to raise funds for his campaign. The benefit concert will take place at the Theatre at Ace Hotel on Feb. 5 and the tickets, which will range from $40 to $2,700, will go on sale on the same day beginning 10 a.m. PST through AXS, according to Rolling Stone.
"So excited to be playing this concert for Bernie Sanders next week. Feels great to support someone I believe in," band member Flea wrote on his Instagram page. "The RHCP offered to give him the money to pay for the theater that night but he wouldn't accept, he only accepts small donations from individuals. Every other politician greedily grabs every cent they can get from any scumbag lobbyist. This is a man with integrity. If you can please buy the expensive seats to help out the campaign. Thank you so much. Bernie Sanders for president."
Back in September, all four members of the American rock group signed a letter of endorsement on Sanders' website, effectively backing his efforts in attaining higher office. The Democratic presidential candidate has been gathering lots of support from celebrities since he announced that he would be running for president.
Sanders prides himself in his commitment of raising funds in a grassroots manner rather than receiving campaign money from Super PACs and other corporations, according to Loudwire.
