Friday, December 11, 2015

Philly Radio: WMGK-FM Classic Rock Art Show Kicks Off Today

The 15th Annual 102.9 WMGK Classic Rock Art Show and Sale starts today and features the world’s largest collection of photographs, paintings and drawings made by and featuring the biggest names in classic rock, at the Montgomery Mall, North Wales PA near Lansdale.

The show’s amazing collection of works includes pieces created by classic rockers such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, John Entwistle (The Who), Jimi Hendrix, Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Robby Krieger (The Doors),  Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana and many others.  This year’s Classic Rock Art Show will also feature photos of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Van Halen, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Beatles animation art, gold records, concert tour posters and hand signed artwork.

This year’s featured pieces include an amazing display of hand signed drum heads and guitars from Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, Guns N Roses’ Steven Adler, AC/DC, KISS and more.

The exhibit space is located on the lower level, right next to Sears.   Admission to the exhibit is free and all of the art is available for purchase with prices ranging from $5 to $10,000, with plenty of items priced between $30 and $200.

This year’s show will feature an appearance by Ron Campbell, Director of the Beatles Cartoon Series and Animator for the film, Yellow Submarine.  From December 11 through December 13, Campbell will sign autographs, talk to attendees and he’ll also be displaying ‘Childhood Memories II’ a beautiful piece featuring 50 years of his cartoons.  Campbell was involved in legendary cartoons such as:  Scooby Doo, Rugrats, Winnie the Pooh, Smurfs, Flintstones, Jetsons, George of the Jungle, Krazy Kat, Ed, Edd & Eddy.

On Monday December, 14, MGK midday DJ, Debbi Calton (9a-2p), will broadcast live from the art space.

Hours of the MGK Classic Rock Art  Show are:
  • Monday-Saturday from 10:00am-9:00pm
  • Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm

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