On January 2nd, we lost a pillar of the Quad City music community. Greg Hipskind dedicated his life to music and mentoring and inspiring the next generation of musicians as the owner of the Quad City Rock Academy. Greg was one in a million - he embodied the heart of rock 'n' roll and touched the lives of so many. Greg was a beloved husband, father, son, bandmate, friend, and mentor to countless students. The Rock Academy students and their families are so blessed to have been amongst those whose lives were impacted for the better thanks to Greg. He believed in each and every child that walked through the doors of the Rock Academy and did everything in his power to help them reach their true potential.

Greg leaves behind two beautiful girls and his incredible wife, without whose support, none of this would have been possible. As we all grieve this unimaginable loss, members of the Quad City Rock Academy family are raising funds to support Greg's family during this heartbreaking time.

Any contribution - no matter the amount - will help ease the weight on the family and allow them to focus on healing and honoring Greg's legacy. Thank you for your love, support, and for helping us celebrate the life of such an amazing human being.

Rock in peace, Greg.