Serj Tankian is a singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative metal band System of a Down. He has released five albums with the band, as well as a solo album entitled Elect the Dead. Beyond his musical career, Tankien co-founded Axis of Justice, a non-profit political activist organization. "I've been a member of Amnesty for a long time and I appreciate what Amnesty does" - Serj Tankian

State Radio is an outspoken, thought-provoking alternative rock band trio from Boston, MA. They are musically inventive, socially and politically charged and are fronted by Chad Stokes, formerly of the band Dispatch.

Steve Earle is an American singer songwriter, well known for his rock and country music, as well as his political views. He has been seen as a savior of country music and in September 2007, Earle released his twelfth studio album, Washington Square Serenade.

Sting is an English musician from Wallsend, England who prior to starting his solo career, was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist of the rock band The Police. As a solo musician and member of The Police, Sting has sold over 100 million records, and received over sixteen Grammy Awards for his work. "Amnesty International fights for the right of all people to speak their minds and live with dignity and freedom. Unlike many others in the world today, I am free to sing my songs. I lend my voice in support of Amnesty International so that others now silences may soon be free to sing theirs." - Sting

System of a Down is an Armenian-American rock band hailing from Glendale, California. Forming in 1994, the band has released five albums, won a Grammy award, and become a staple on mainstream rock radio. As a socially aware band, they tackle several topics in their songs, including genocide, religion, and censorship.

The Cure is an English rock band that formed in Crawley, West Sussex. By the start of the 1990s, The Cure is one of the most popular alternative rock bands in the world and have sold over 27 million albums. "I wouldn't want anyone as my friend that didn't support Amnesty." - Robert Smith

The Police were a three-piece rock band from London, England. The band became globally popular in the early 1980s, playing a style of rock that was influenced by jazz, punk and reggae music. The band broke up in 1984, but reunited in early 2007 for a final world tour. To date, they have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.

Tom Morello is the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. He also has a solo project called The Nightwatchman which he created in 2003. Morello has released two albums to date titled One Man Revolutionand The Fabled City. "One of the things that Amnesty International does is help to empower people both one at a time and sometimes by the thousands...that is one of the reasons that I am a supporter of your fine organization." -Tom Morello

U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland, known for their anthemic sound and Bono's passionate vocals. The band formed in 1976 and by the mid-1980's became a top international act. U2 have sold more than 140 million albums worldwide and have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 and Rolling Stone magazine listed them at #22 in its list of 100 greatest artists of all time.