Paul Weller—leader of legendary bands the Jam and the Style Council, and a hugely influential solo performer—officially launched Gibson GuitarTown London, a community-inspired music and arts campaign designed to raise money for The Prince’s Trust, Nordoff-Robbins, and Teenage Cancer Trust.Thirty ten-foot, free-standing fiberglass Gibson Les Paul guitar sculptures will be creatively designed and endorsed by iconic British musicians such as Brian May and Paul Weller. Each Gibson Les Paul guitar sculpture will be individually hand painted by London-based visual artists who enter the project via the www.londonguitartown.com site. The sculptures will then be displayed for 12 weeks in the shadow of Tower Bridge around More London and the Mayor of London’s office City Hall, starting June 1, 2007. Following the public display, all 30 guitar sculptures will be auctioned off for the three charities. A pocket map will be specially created and distributed around London, giving people the opportunity to locate their guitar hero’s unique design.
“I am very proud to be associated with the Gibson GuitarTown London campaign, as it combines my passion and appreciation for the guitar, while raising money and awareness for three very worthy and deserving charities,” said Paul Weller.
“London is one of my favorite cities, with an incredible musical history. Gibson GuitarTown London will be a momentous and unique public exhibition, raising money for three fantastic charities with the support of many of Britain’s top musical names. This is our gift to the people of London,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar.
For further information on Gibson Guitar Town London, visual artist application, and charity information please visit www.londonguitartown.com.
Official Paul Weller website: www.paulweller.com
Source: EPIPHONE NEWS
