eBay AUCTION FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION ROCKS! COMMEMORATES HISTORIC FINAL CONCERT OF THE POLICE.
New York Public Television and The Police have announced that an eBay auction of autographed memorabilia (to soon include a complete set of The Police autographed signature instruments) will be live on August 4th, and will commemorate the final concert from one of the world’s most revered rock bands.
Go to www.ebay.com/publictelevisionrocks for more information or to place a bid after August 4th.
Auction, Wave 2: Begins August 4th at 7:00pm (ET)- August 14th.
The second wave of the auction will feature a complete set of The Police’s autographed instruments including: Sting’s Signature Bass; Sting’s Sennheiser Microphone and Stand (used during the 2007/2008 world Police tour); Andy’s Signature Fender Telecaster; plus Stewart’s Tama Star Drum Set (played at 2007 GRAMMY Awards).
Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 would like to thank The Police, The B-52s, Fender, Tama, and Sennheiser for their generosity on behalf of Public Television Rocks!
About Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21: The Police have chosen to support Thirteen/WNET (thirteen.org) and WLIW21 (wliw.org) in recognition of their major contributions to art, music, and culture both nationally and in New York City. Not only do these stations actively partner with some of the world’s greatest artists, but they also inspire viewers by producing outstanding and unforgettable events, both on the air and in the community. Viewer support empowers Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21 to create such diverse offerings as Public Television Rocks!, Great Performances, Live from Lincoln Center, American Masters, Visions, and Sunday Arts for viewers who value programming distinguished by intelligence, integrity, inspiration, and innovation.
This auction for Public Television Rocks! is being managed by Kompolt Online Auction Agency (www.kompolt.com).
“THE POLICE” concert on 8/7/08 was electrifying. Sting’s voice was better than ever. Andys guitar rifs were “Creamy”. Stewart’s drumming & percussion was smooth and times perfectly as he ran back tothe drums. As sting said ” We’re going to rais the Fu@king roof” and they did! Loved the shaving scene too. You guys Rocked!!!!
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