Who We Are
Founded by legendary music promoter Bunky Odom in 2022, Rock N Roll Rescue started with a simple idea: every kid who wants to play music should own an instrument. Our board and ambassadors include concert promoters, venue founders, respected educators, touring musicians, and advocates committed to bridging the gap between Charleston kids and the music they deserve. Bunky helped to invent Southern rock, but our tastes know no bounds or genres, and neither does Rock N Roll Rescue. We support every kid’s ideas for musical expression.
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Our Vision
Music inspires creativity, builds confidence, and brings us joy. We do this work to create a future where every kid in Charleston has access to their chosen instrument, regardless of background or income. Our driving motivations are to put instruments in kids’ hands and to build connections with the programs, instructors, and fellow musicians that keep them engaged in their musical journey.
We provide musical instruments and support to kids ages 9–14 in the Charleston area, especially those in underserved schools and neighborhoods.
Our partnership with the Charleston County School District seeks to remove barriers to entry for Lowcountry kids who want to play. Rock N Roll Rescue recipients own their instruments, meaning there’s no limitation on when and where they can play. When school lets out for the weekend or the summer, the instruments stay with the kids who received them.
