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September 20, 2005

Photo Op: Hurricane Relief Offer You Can't Refuse


The cast of the hit HBO series The Sopranos took time out at a recent event for the Studio Dante Theatre to sign an exclusive Gibson Les Paul Goldtop guitar which was auctioned for the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief fund. Seated l to r back row are stars of the show James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano), Michael Imperioli (Christopher Maldosanti), Vince Curatola (Johnny "Sack" Sacramoni), Tony Sirico (Paulie "Walnuts"). From l to r front row are Steve R. Schirripa (Bobby "Bacala" Baccalieri) and John Ventimiglia (Artie Bucco). The event took place in Atlantic City. The Sopranos is the highest rated series ever on HBO Television. The Gibson Les Paul reissue Goldtop was signed by all featured in the above photo plus Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante). For more information on the hit show go to www.hbo.com. For more information on Gibson Guitar and how you can help the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts go www.gibson.com.




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