The Classic Rock Art Show features performance pictures as well as art created by rock stars
posted: Friday, June 24, 2011 12:01 am
By DEVIN LORING, For the Press |
It makes sense that one type of creativity melds into another type of creativity - even when it is least expected.
That's why the Classic Rock Art Show at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino is such a rarity - no one realizes Ringo Starr creates computerized artwork or Jon Anderson from Yes paints with watercolors.
But they do. And they aren't the only rock stars with an artistic streak.
"It's kind of like the creative right-brained mentality from these artists. They tend to be very prolific in terms of doodling and painting ..." Scott Segelbaum said.
Segelbaum is the founder of this unique art show, which has been touring the country for eight years.
The show features original art, lithographs, photographs, handwritten song lyrics, concert posters, gold records, album art and animation drawings, although you never know what else you might come across.
"I say it's the Brat Pack to the Red Hot Chili Peppers," Segelbaum said of the diversity of the artwork.
Some of the featured artists are Dave Matthews, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Jerry Garcia, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, The Doors, Tony Bennett, The Police, Yes, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, U2, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Mellencamp and Pink Floyd.
"I've worked in radio for many, many years. When I was working with radio in (Los Angeles), I noticed a pattern where all of these (musical) artists went to art school," said Segelbaum, who now lives in a suburb of Philadelphia. "Our show started back in 1991 in L.A. and it was just massive ... all of these artists started doing artwork just for our show."
The fact many musicians are also fine artists is not the only reason the Classic Rock Art Show is unique. This year, the show is featuring photography by James Fortune.
For those of you behind on your knowledge of rock 'n' roll photography, Fortune, of Richmond, Va., has had artwork appear on Led Zeppelin album covers, in magazines and as iconic rock posters. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame also showcases many Fortune pieces.
"I did this when I was young, when (the musicians) were young, that's why my photos are so popular, they were in their prime and they looked great," Fortune said.
Fortune, who shot photographs of almost every big name in rock history, from Jim Morrison to Bob Marley to Elton John and Cher said, "The hardest picture to get was Mick Jagger on stage because he moved so much, they didn't have auto focus back then so I was just trying to focus, focus, focus."
Fortune said he's interested in seeing the other posters showcased at the art show.
"Back in the '70s, all of the posters that the kids had on their walls were mine," Fortune said of his collaboration with One Stop Posters. The collaboration made famous 12 of his prints including the well-known picture of Robert Plant holding a dove. Plant has said in an interview this was his favorite photograph ever taken of him.
Fortune will be present during The Classic Rock Art Show, and all of his images are hand signed and limited additions.
Segelbaum has a special connection with the art show. He said every piece of artwork is obtained directly from its source, which guarantees its authenticity.
"I toured with Ringo (Starr) and sold his artwork," Segelbaum said, "What's interesting about Ringo's stuff is that 100 percent of the proceeds (of his artwork) go to charity. And he only signs his artwork, he will not sign another photograph."
But the rock fanatics and retired groupies need not fear, this is not a typical art gallery.
"One of the things we've put together is a show for music fans. It's not just for the high-end serious collector. We have things from $5 and top out at $4,000," Segelbaum said.
Art show
The Classic Rock Art Show
3 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, on the casino level of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, The Boardwalk, and Mississippi Avenue, Atlantic City. Admission is free.
Bob Masse created this poster of the Fleetwood
Mac Reunion Tour in 1998 at the Tacoma Dome.
Each piece is hand signed by Bob Masse.
Mac Reunion Tour in 1998 at the Tacoma Dome.
Each piece is hand signed by Bob Masse.
Mark Weiss, a photographer for Circus Magazine
beginning in the late ’70s when he began
photographing rock music’s legends, captured this
shot of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
during a live performance in Philadelphia in 1980.
beginning in the late ’70s when he began
photographing rock music’s legends, captured this
shot of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
during a live performance in Philadelphia in 1980.
Above: Ron Campbell, one of the chief
animators of the Beatles film ‘Yellow
Submarine,’ created this original drawing
specifically for the Rock Art Show.
At left: Fortune photographed a post-Beatles
Paul McCartney with Linda and their children
at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1975;
Paul McCartney with Linda and their children
at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1975;
Photographer James Fortune, left, and Classic Rock Art Show founder
Scott Segelbaum show off photos of Robert Plant, left, and Mick Jagger.
Several of Fortune’s photos will be included in an exhibit held today
to Sunday at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
Scott Segelbaum show off photos of Robert Plant, left, and Mick Jagger.
Several of Fortune’s photos will be included in an exhibit held today
to Sunday at Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
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