Independent Music Awards

2.11.2009

7th Annual IMA Vox Populi Winner Loses Home in Fire

Scott Russo, frontman of Unwritten Law and one-half of the 7th Annual IMA Punk Song Vox Populi Winning duo, Scott & Aimee, suffered the devastating loss of his home and pets last week.

Russo's Rancho Penasquitos home caught fire Thursday, February 5 and left an estimated $500,000 worth of uninsured damage in its wake.

The singer shared the home with his parents, two young sons and daughter, Cailin. He speculated that the fire may have been caused by an electric heater that was left on by his daughter while she was showering.

He released this statement:

“I am at a complete loss for words. My entire family is now homeless, all our pets are gone and our earthly possessions have been lost. In these tough times, my family had been out of work and the financial burden was too heavy for me to afford fire insurance."

Though, he assures "The support from my friends has been overwhelming.”

A benefit was held Tuesday, February 10 at San Diego's House of Blues. Grammy-nominated artists Jason Mraz and Switchfoot performed, as did Unwritten Law and pro surfer/ musician Timmy Curran.

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Platinum Financial Management, Inc. for the benefit of Scott Russo
9200 West Sunset Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90069