Some of the biggest names in hard rock — including members of such acts as METALLICA, KORN, LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT, MUDVAYNE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED — have joined forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and to support music education.
Set to debut at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California, "Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" will include the following:
* A collection of 50 guitars, hand-painted by world-famous rock stars and internationally known modern artists.
* A charitable art auction to benefit a foundation dedicated to music, education and improving the lives of today’s youth.
* A travelling entertainment attraction hitting major U.S. markets in 2006.
* A highly-publicized tour that will feature an art opening party and VIP reception in each city attended by participating artists, press, celebrities and entertainment industry personel.
This exhibit promises to be of massive popular appeal, as well as a great story for the music, art and mainstream media. Platinum-selling artists such as Rob Zombie, Moby, Billy Corgan, KORN, Dave Navarro, VAN HALEN, Kirk Hammett of METALLICA, Dave Grohl of FOO FIGHTERS and NIRVANA and SUM 41 have already signed on and the list of impressive artists is growing.
"Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" will debut at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California before heading off on tour to major U.S. markets. The guitars will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a foundation dedicated to furthering music education.
List of participating artists:
Aaron Cain (Aaron Cain Tattoo)
Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM)
Billy Corgan (SMASHING PUMPKINS)
Bob Tyrrell
Bob Zilla (DAMAGEPLAN)
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)
Chester Bennington (LINKIN PARK)
Dan Donegan (DISTURBED)
Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA)
Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION)
David Stoupakis
DEFTONES
Derek Hess (Derek Hess Studios)
Filip Leu (Leu Family Iron)
Gill Montie
Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE)
Guy Aitchison (Hyperspace Studios)
Hank Williams III
Jack Rudy
James Hetfield (METALLICA)
Jason D' Aquino (Blue Moon Tattoo)
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS)
Jim Root (SLIPKNOT)
Joe Capobianco (Hope Gallery)
Joe Satriani
Jonathan Davis (KORN)
Kelly Clarkson
Kerry King (SLAYER)
Kirk Hammett (METALLICA)
Marilyn Manson
Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO, MUTATO MUZAKO)
Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN)
Mick Thompson (SLIPKNOT)
Mike Shinoda (LINKIN PARK)
Moby
Munky (KORN)
Oderus Urungus (GWAR)
OTEP
Paul Booth (Last Rites Tattoo)
Rob Zombie
Ron English (Popaganda Art Studio)
Ryan McGinness
Sammy Hagar
Sas Christian (Hotbox Designs)
Shannon Larkin (GODSMACK)
Shawn Crahan (SLIPKNOT)
Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL BAND)
Sully Erna (GODSMACK)
SUM 41
Ted Nugent
Tom Morello (AUDIOSLAVE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE)
Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE)
Willie Adler (LAMB OF GOD)
SIX STRING MASTERPIECES:
THE DIMEBAG DARRELL
ART TRIBUTE
Exhibit Overview
Rock Stars and Modern Artists join forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of Dimebag Darrell Abbott and to support music education.
SIX-STRING MASTERPIECES:THE DIMEBAG DARRELL ART TRIBUTE is:
A collection of 50 guitars, HAND-PAINTED by world-famous Rock Stars and internationally known Modern Artists.
A Charitable Art Auction to benefit a Foundation dedicated to music, education and improving the lives of today’s youth.
A travelling Entertainment Attraction hitting major US markets in 2006.
A highly-publicized tour that will feature an Art Opening Party and VIP Reception in each city attended by participating artists, press, celebrities and entertainment industry personel.
A great PR and human interest story.
This exhibit is of vital importance as it is a memorial tribute to one of the greatest guitarists of all time – DIMEBAG DARRELL ABBOTT, as well as a charitable art event featuring some of the biggest names in the music world.
This exhibit promises to be of massive popular appeal, as well as a great story for the music, art and mainstream media. Platinum selling Artists such as Rob Zombie, Moby, Billy Corgan, Korn, Dave Navarro, Van Halen, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana and SUM 41 have already signed on and the list of impressive artists is growing.
Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute will debut at Winter NAMM in Los Angeles,CA (Jan. 2006). NAMM is one of the world’s premiere events for the music industry. The exhibit will then go on tour to major US markets. The guitars will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a foundation dedicated to furthering music education. This is going to be huge.
SIX STRING MASTERPIECES:
THE DIMEBAG DARRELL
ART TRIBUTE
Exhibit Overview
Rock Stars and Modern Artists join forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of Dimebag Darrell Abbott and to support music education.
SIX-STRING MASTERPIECES:THE DIMEBAG DARRELL ART TRIBUTE is:
A collection of 50 guitars, HAND-PAINTED by world-famous Rock Stars and internationally known Modern Artists.
A Charitable Art Auction to benefit a Foundation dedicated to music, education and improving the lives of today’s youth.
A travelling Entertainment Attraction hitting major US markets in 2006.
A highly-publicized tour that will feature an Art Opening Party and VIP Reception in each city attended by participating artists, press, celebrities and entertainment industry personel.
A great PR and human interest story.
This exhibit is of vital importance as it is a memorial tribute to one of the greatest guitarists of all time – DIMEBAG DARRELL ABBOTT, as well as a charitable art event featuring some of the biggest names in the music world.
This exhibit promises to be of massive popular appeal, as well as a great story for the music, art and mainstream media. Platinum selling Artists such as Rob Zombie, Moby, Billy Corgan, Korn, Dave Navarro, Van Halen, Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Nirvana and SUM 41 have already signed on and the list of impressive artists is growing.
Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute will debut at Winter NAMM in Los Angeles,CA (Jan. 2006). NAMM is one of the world’s premiere events for the music industry. The exhibit will then go on tour to major US markets. The guitars will be auctioned off with proceeds going to a foundation dedicated to furthering music education. This is going to be huge.
Source: blabbermouth.net
