15 Times Our Musical Idols Were Real-Life Heroes

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T.I.

Paul McCartney

David Lee Roth

The Game

Simon Cowell

Ray Davies

Amy Winehouse

Garth Brooks

Slayer

Lady Gaga

Kid Rock

J.C. Chasez

Taylor Swift

Will.i.am

Eminem

-By Frank Donovan 

Die-hard fans claim that music has saved their lives in troubled times. While we’ve totally been there, today we’re taking it a step further with instances when musicians have literally saved lives or otherwise contributed more than their musical talents to the common good. Some are in the right place at the right time when disaster strikes. Others use their vast cultural influence to make a difference.

From Paul McCartney to T.I. and Taylor Swift to Slayer, here are 15 times when our idols were true heroes.

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