Friday, April 26, 2013

Philly Radio: Daltrey Joins WMGK for Classic Rock Art Show

Classic Rock 102.9 MGK is proud to announce that The Who’s Roger Daltrey is the honorary chairperson for this years’ 13th Annual 102.9 WMGK Classic Rock Art Show and Sale.

A portion of the proceeds from art show sales will go to Daltrey’s Teen Cancer America organization,a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.

This year’s exhibit will reside at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem, from Friday May 17, 2013 through Sunday June 2, 2013. Admission to the exhibit is free and all of the art is available for purchase. Items range in price from $5 to $10,000, with plenty of items priced under $200.

The 13th Annual 102.9 WMGK Classic Rock Art Show and Sale features the world’s largest collection of photographs, paintings and drawings made by and featuring the biggest names in classic rock. The show’s amazing collection of works includes pieces created by classic rockers such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, John Entwistle (The Who), Jimi Hendrix, Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana and many others. This year’s Classic Rock Art Show will also feature photos of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Beatles animation art, gold records, concert tour posters and hand signed artwork.

Some of the highlights at this year’s Classic Rock Art Show include: a series of early photographs of Bruce Springsteen, taken in the 70s when Bruce was still playing the club circuit, an extremely rare hand signed lithograph from Bob Dylan (never released in America), two never before published photographs of Bon Jovi taken at The Warehouse Recording studio in Philadelphia during the recording of 7800 Fahrenheit album in 1985, original Beatles cartoon paintings from Ron Campbell, Director of the Beatles Cartoon Series and Animator for the film, Yellow Submarine and a newly discovered panoramic photo of the Allman Brothers, taken during the first few days of their formation by Rolling Stone Magazine photographer Baron Wolman.

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