The Fabulous Dialtones Mark First Anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre With Original Song "33 Gone"

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - April 14, 2008) - The Fabulous Dialtones, a Washington, D.C.-based classic rock cover band, has written and recorded an original song, "33 Gone," in remembrance of those lost in the tragic Virginia Tech (VT) massacre on April 16, 2007. The Fabulous Dialtones' website [www.thefabulousdialtones.com] will offer the song as a free download and encourage listeners to visit the posted link to the Virginia Tech Recovery website, which lists numerous VT memorial funds, including the Hokie Spirit Scholarship Foundation, where individuals can choose to donate to any charitable program.

"When I first saw the media coverage coming from the Blacksburg campus, it was almost a surreal experience," said Tony Bardo, vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist for The Fabulous Dialtones, and Virginia Tech alum. "It was hard to comprehend that the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history was taking place on a campus where I, and so many other students, had so many fond memories."

"As more details of the event came to light, it became an even more fateful story as the man [Seung-Hui Cho] who had destroyed 32 innocent lives and wounded numerous other individuals had not received proper treatment for his dangerous, and ultimately deadly, mental health issues," continued Bardo. "I wrote this song to help bring solace to those affected by this unconscionable tragedy, especially the families of all 33 victims."

On April 16, 2007 on the Blacksburg, Virginia campus of Virginia Tech, a lone gunman, Seung-Hui Cho, killed 32 people and injured many more before committing suicide -- making this the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.

The Fabulous Dialtones will debut the song during a May 17 appearance at Sully's in Chantilly, VA.

You can download a copy of "33 Gone" at The Famous Dialtones' website at: www.thefabulousdialtones.com. Visitors to the site are encouraged to visit the link to the VT Recovery website that lists available memorial foundations found at www.recovery.vt.edu, or to send donations directly to: University Development (0336), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061.

About The Fabulous Dialtones

The Fabulous Dialtones are a classic rock cover band based in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, featuring both acoustic and horn-powered top 40 hits from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Originally formed by employees of MCI Telecommunications in 1996, the group is now comprised of representatives of companies throughout the information technology industry. They can be seen at venues across the area., playing many of your favorite classic rock songs plus a few originals. You can visit their website at: http://www.thefabulousdialtones.com.

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