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Gibson at the Grammy Celebrity Lounge
Gibson's Music Rising Les Paul was the star of the show at the Grammy Celebrity Lounge. Entertainment giants like Christina Aguilera, Elvis Costello, Tom Hanks, Dr. John, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Dave Chappelle, Ellen DeGeneres, Hoobastank's Doug Robs, Billie Joe Armstrong, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, and Mariah Carey all dropped by to play it. Unveiled by U2 guitarist the Edge, the Music Rising campaign is dedicated to raising money to aid musicians affected by the devastating hurricanes of the Gulf Coast region. The Music Rising Les Paul, beautifully crafted by Gibson and available at Guitar Center, is a limited-edition, hand-painted guitar that uses the colors of Mardi Gras to pay tribute to the rich musical traditions of the region. All proceeds raised from sales will go directly to Music Rising, with a goal of raising $1 million in support.
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Congratulations Grammy Winners!
Gibson salutes all the incredible artists honored with Grammy Awards, including close friends U2, Green Day, Allison Krauss & Union Station, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, John Legend, Emmylou Harris, B.B. King, Maroon 5, System of a Down, and the Del McCoury Band. Gibson would like to send a special congratulation to the legendary Les Paul, who is recuperating from pneumonia in the hospital, and couldnt be in Los Angeles to accept his Grammys. Les won Best Pop Instrumental Performance for Caravan and Best Rock Instrumental Performance for 69 Freedom Special, both off his incredible new album American Made World Played. Way to go, Les! Get well soon!
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John Carter Cash
Jan. 20 - John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Carter Cash, posed outside Country Music Television (CMT) in Nashville, TN with the 10-foot guitar he sponsored for Gibson's GuitarTown Project. GuitarTown's red-carpet auction gala will take place on Feb. 23 at BMI in Nashville. All proceeds will go to charity. For more information, please check out www.nashvilleguitartown.com.
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Alondra
January 2006 - Latin Grammy-nominated artist Alondra has recently signed a deal for her own "Got Milk" campaign, which is set to launch in March. The multi-platinum, Billboard Award winner posed for the campaign with an Alpine White Les Paul Studio. What a beauty! That Alondra is not bad either.
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San Antonio Spurs
Jan. 16 - San Antonio Spurs Brent Barry and Fabricio Oberto toured the Gibson Custom plant in Memphis recently. Barry has a World Championship ring as well as a Slam Dunk crown to his credit and Oberto was the starting center for the gold medal-winning Argentina basketball team. Brent and Oberto are both guitarists and live music enthusiasts, who not only take guitars with them when they travel, but regularly take in shows on the road and at home.
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Arctic Monkeys
Jan. 25 - U.K.'s hottest band Arctic Monkeys are currently touring the country as party of the NME Awards tour with Maximo Park, We Are Scientists, and Mystery Jets. Their debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not sold over 360,000 copies in its first week. Their single "I Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor" also went No. 1 on the singles charts. Bass player Andy Nicholson is pictured here playing his vintage Gibson bass on the Belfast tour stop.
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Richard Ashcroft
Jan. 24 - Ex-Verve lead singer Richard Ashcroft stopped into Virgin Radio to sign an Ebony Epiphone Les Paul Special II which will be given away by the station. The next night, Ashcroft performed the first of three sold-out shows at London's intimate Electric Ballroom in Camden. Richard performed tracks from his third studio album, Keys to the World, which has just entered the U.K. album charts at No. 2. Richard, seen here with his Gibson J-200 acoustic, was joined on stage by Liam Gallagher of Oasis for a duet on the classic "Drugs Don't Work." A full U.K. tour kicks off in May.
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Badly Drawn Boy
Jan. 28 - Badly Drawn Boy strums a J-45 at a caner charity gig at the Evening News Arena in Manchester, England. Other acts on the bill included Johnny Marr, Peter Hook of New Order, Stephen Fretwell, and Jimi Goodwin, the lead singer of Doves.
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Showroom Sightings
AUSTIN
John Corbett
Jan. 31 - John Corbett popped in to the Gibson/Baldwin Showroom in Austin and fell in love with the SJ-200 in Blue Jean finish. "I really love this guitar," he raved. John is currently touring to promote his upcoming, self-titled release.
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| Los Lobos
Jan. 19 - Los Lobos came by the Austin Showroom as well. Pictured here are (l-r) Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, and Conrad Lozano. The group is set to perform in Indio, CA on February 18.
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| Corey Stoot
Jan. 30 - Corey Stoot hung out in the Austin Showroom the day after his sold-out performance with rapper Scarface at Antones. Corey poses with his favorite Fire Burst Les Paul Studio. "My Les Paul is super bad," he says.
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| LONDON
Marcos Fernandez
Jan. 30 - Marcos Fernandez stopped by the Gibson/Baldwin Showroom in London and checked out the Voodoo Flying V. Marcos, who recently quit the hit television show American Pop Idol, is touring the country through April.
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| Corinne Bailey Rae
Jan. 19 - Singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae dropped by the Gibson/Baldwin Showroom in London to pick up a Gibson Hummingbird and a J-185 acoustic to use on her forthcoming U.K. tour and TV appearances, which include BBC2's Top of the Pops and ITV1's CD:UK. Her self-titled debut album is set for release on EMI Records. Corinne is pictured with a Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar prior to her London date at Dingwalls.
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SEATTLE
Schoolyard Heroes
Jan. 28 - Johan Bergman (bass/vocals) of Schoolyard Heroes hung out at the Gibson/Baldwin Showroom in Seattle. The Schoolyard Heroes recently placed second in EMP's Sound Off! competition and have also played the Bumbershoot festival. The group has shared the bill with Franz Ferdinand and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and is currently drawing their own crowds of over 500 people.
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| Veronicas
Jan. 30 - Jesse and Lisa Origliasso of the Veronicas came by the Seattle Showroom to film a video ID for the ScreenPlay network. ScreenPlay provides in-store programming and on-demand entertainment solutions for retailers across North America where their products go in over 25,000 retail outlets, home video stores, restaurants, and nightclubs each month. The Veronicas are currently touring the Midwest.
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| Classic Crime
Jan. 26 - Matt MacDonald (vocals), guitarist Robbie Negrin, and Alan Clark (bass) of the Classic Crime stopped by the Showroom in Seattle to chat about Gibson involvement in their upcoming video for their second album, We All Look Elsewhere, on Tooth & Nail Records. The Classic Crime plans to tour for most of 2006.
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NASHVILLE
Gunner Nelson
Jan. 19 - Gunner Nelson, son of the legendary Rick Nelson and half of hit-making duo Nelson, came by the Gibson/Baldwin Showroom in Nashville. Gunner loved the showroom and all that's in it, especially the Slingerland drums. He says he wants a set of his own!
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BERLIN
Shaka Ponk
Jan. 26 - Shortly before going on tour with Such a Surge, Berlin based Shaka Ponk stopped by the Gibson/Baldwin Showroom in Berlin to stock up with fresh guitars for the road. Pictured here (l-r) are guitarist CC and Thias (bass). | |
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