Paul Weller Launches Gibson GuitarTown London

Press release
Source: Gibson Guitar

Paul Weller with 14-foot Gibson Les Paul

Thirty, ten-foot free-standing fibreglass Gibson Les Paul guitars will be creatively designed and endorsed by household name British musicians such as Brian May and Paul Weller. Each iconic 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. They will then be displayed in the shadow of Tower Bridge around More London and the Mayor of London’s office, City Hall, from June 1, 2007, for 12 weeks. Following the public display, all thirty ten-foot guitars will be auctioned off for the three charities. A pocket map will be specially created and distributed around London, giving members of the public 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, whilst raising money and awareness for three very worthy and deserving charities,” said Paul Weller.

“London is one of my favorite European cities with an outstanding musical environment. 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.

For more information on Gibson Guitar please visit www.gibson.com.

Paul Weller (The Jam, The Style Council, solo artist) officially launches the Gibson London GuitarTown Project

Paul Weller (The Jam, The Style Council, solo artist) officially launches the Gibson London GuitarTown Project

Paul Weller (The Jam, The Style Council, solo artist) officially launches the Gibson London GuitarTown Project