His 1978 album “Excitable Boy” was his first big success and continues to be the best-selling album of his career. But, he is now heralded by legends such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen. His first album, released in 1969, went unnoticed. Although classical music served as a starting point, by the time Zevon was performing in Los Angeles, his music had taken on its characteristically eccentric twist. Son of a Russian-Jewish gangster and a frail Mormon mother, Zevon’s love of music began with studying classical piano as a child. Some of his best known songs include “Werewolves of London”, “Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner” and “Johnny Strikes Up the Band.” This famously outlandish star died from mesothelioma, a lung cancer from asbestos exposure. Jordan, I know your dad would truly be proud of what you’re doing to change the world for the better.Born in January 1947, rock singer Warren Zevon was best known for his sardonic wit and dark humored songs. I couldn’t agree with that sentiment more, and I’m so, so proud of Jordan for doing this important work, and endlessly grateful for the time, energy, and love he dedicates to ADAO. I can think of no better way to pay tribute to my father.” Marrying art with our advocacy efforts allows us to reach outside of the asbestos community, and eradicate some of those misconceptions.įor Jordan, this is exactly what he hopes to come out of his dad’s legacy. “Asbestos diseases cannot currently be cured, but they can be prevented through education and awareness. Huge, huge thanks to all the auction winners and bidders–your participation and donations mean the world to a small nonprofit like us!Īs we were planning for this event and promoting it on social media, the resounding response we were met with was: “Really? Asbestos killed Warren? I had no idea…” This is evidence of a truth we all know-outside of our community, asbestos and asbestos-related diseases are terribly misunderstood. Those rare pages instantly stole the show, triggering the biggest bidding battle of the evening! I’m so grateful to Jordan for putting together such a successful auction that brought thousands of dollars for ADAO. In a touching moment, Jordan even auctioned off handwritten sheet music of his dad’s. Jordan has been unwavering in helping the fight against asbestos, and last night he offered up some rare and exclusive Warren Zevon memorabilia for a live auction that benefited ADAO. “ADAO gives victims like me and countless others a united voice and unmatched strength to work toward a future without asbestos.” “With as many as 15,000 Americans dying from asbestos diseases each year, I am not alone, and my story is truly no different than any other family affected by the tragedy of asbestos,” Jordan Zevon said.
Musichead Gallery and being so supportive of our cause, and to Jayne McKay for helping make sure the party went off without a hitch! ADAO also owes a huge debt of gratitude to Sam Milgrom and Ellice Ruiz for hosting this event at the beyond awesome Mr. Thanks to George for gracing us with his beautiful art, and to all the musicians for taking us straight back to the ’80s with their rockin’ jam session. Photos from George Gruel’s book “Lawyers Guns and Photos” were on display, and George was there to sign books and share insight about the years of Warren’s life he captured with his camera. Partygoers enjoyed incredible live music performed by Jordan, as well as some of Warren’s old bandmates and friends. We even made the radio news all the way in San Francisco! The LA Weekly story has been socially shared more than 3,000 times, spreading awareness to new audiences. The unique event garnered the attention of local media Jordan and George were interviewed on-air on LA’s KLOS radio station, and LA Weekly published a fantastic story on Warren’s career and battle with mesothelioma. Nearly 200 guests turned out for this walk down Warren Zevon memory lane.
The evening was a smashing success-and an absolute blast to boot. His death moved his son Jordan Zevon to become the national spokesperson for ADAO, lending his voice to spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos.
He passed away in 2003 from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Warren received five posthumous Grammy nominations and won two Grammy awards, including Best Contemporary Folk Album for The Wind. Sometimes advocacy can be a dry task, but last night was proof that it doesn’t have to be!ĪDAO’s national spokesperson, Jordan Zevon, along with photographer George Gruel, hosted the amazing “Lawyers Guns and Photos,” event honored Grammy-winning musician and Jordan’s dad, Warren Zevon, while raising awareness and funds for asbestos-related diseases. Jordan Zevon, Jordan Summers, Willow Zevon and Linda Reinstein
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