MusiCares Addiction Recovery honour for U2's Adam Clayton

U2 bassist Adam Clayton will receive the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his contribution in helping people when the addiction recovery process.

The 57-year-old musician will be honoured at MusiCares, 13th annual MAP Fund Benefit Concert, reported Billboard.

Thanking MusiCares for the honour, Clayton says in a statement, "MusiCares does such vital work in helping vulnerable people across our industry. I know from experience the importance of an accessible, supportive environment in times of need...

"And I'm always happy to do what I can to benefit this important organisation. I'm very much looking forward to the event in June."

The show will be held at New York's PlayStation Theatre in June.

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