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The Musicians Assistance Program (MAP) was a non-profiit organization which provided support and addiction recovery resources for music industry professionals. It was founded by saxophonist Buddy Arnold, a former heroin addict, and his wife, Carole Fields Arnold, in 1992.[1] Originally created to aid sidemen -- the musicians-for-hire who perform with named artists -- MAP broadened its program to include all "music people" in 1994. In 2004, following the deaths of Arnold and Fields Arnold,[2][3] MAP was acquired by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' MusiCares Foundation. While it ceased to exist as an independent entity, the MusiCares MAP Fund was created to continue the mission of the Musician's Assistance Program.[4]

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  1. ^ Hochman, Steve. "Program Helps More Than Rock Stars". May 5, 2002. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  2. ^ McLellan, Dennis. "Buddy Arnold, 77; Sax Player Founded Drug Program for Musicians". November 11, 2003. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  3. ^ Oliver, Myrna. "Carole Fields-Arnold, 59; Talent Agent Co-Founded Drug, Alcohol Program". July 16, 2004. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Academy's MusiCares Acquires MAP". September 20, 2004. Billboard. Retrieved 13 January 2014.