GRAMMY Charity Online Auction Offers Unique Experiences and Memorabilia

Press release
Source: Rogers and Cowan

The GRAMMY Foundation(r) announced today that the 48th GRAMMY(r) Charity Online Auction, presented by Dr Pepper, will be available at www.ebay.com/grammy from Jan. 31 through Feb. 16, 2006. This unparalleled public sale will offer music and entertainment memorabilia from legendary artists, as well as outstanding VIP experiences. All proceeds raised through this special auction will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation. Now in its sixth year, the GRAMMY Charity Online Auction is one of the most exciting public events held during GRAMMY Week - a celebration that culminates with the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 8, 2006. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

This year's event features 100 lots including:

- Music memorabilia from such luminaries as Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Anthony Kiedis, B.B. King, LL Cool J, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, and Dwight Yoakam and more

- Celebrity-signed memorabilia from the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards

- A Baldwin grand piano signed by celebrity participants in the 2nd Annual GRAMMY JamSM, including: George Benson, Jamie Foxx, Herbie Hancock, Randy Jackson, and Olivia Newton-John

- Luxury, catered 24-person suites at STAPLES Center for major sporting events including Lakers, Kings, and Clippers games

- A "Meet Dr. Phil" VIP Experience

- A FOX X-Men 3 VIP Experience, including a private tour of the FOX studio lot and the chance to go behind-the-scenes and attend a scoring session for the summer blockbuster

- Rowe Furniture "Musical Chairs" with slipcovers autographed and decorated by Gino Quilico, Gavin Rossdale, Suzanne Vega and celebrity participants in the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards

- The personal, autographed piano that belonged to GRAMMY Award-winning composer Burt Bacharach throughout several decades of his legendary career

- A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go onstage with Lynyrd Skynyrd and sing backup vocals on "Sweet Home Alabama"

Go to www.ebay.com/grammy to place a bid on any item in this charity auction or to stay tuned in for information about future GRAMMY Charity Online AuctionsSM held throughout the year.

Dr Pepper, sponsor of the 48th GRAMMY Charity Online Auction, is a leading brand in the beverage portfolio of Plano, Texas-based Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), a subsidiary division of Cadbury Schweppes plc (NYSE:CSG). CSAB is one of the largest producers of soft drinks and premium beverages in the Americas. CSAB's brand portfolio includes Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, Mott's Apple Juice, RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Diet Rite, Slush Puppie frozen drinks, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Rose's, Mistic, Yoo-hoo, Orangina, IBC, Stewart's, Nantucket Nectars and other well-known consumer brands. For additional information on CSAB and its products, visit www.cadburyschweppes.com/csab.

The auction is presented in partnership with KOMPOLT, the California-based online auction agency focused on creating successful, high-value, high-profile promotional and charity auctions for top brand companies, agencies and nonprofits. For more information on KOMPOLT, please visit www.kompolt.com.

The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture - from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with The Recording Academy to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.com.