One-of-a-kind auction items include guitars signed by Paul Rodgers, Alice Cooper, Jackson Browne, the Rock the Plaza All-Star Line-Up, and Queen guitarist, Brian May; a Beatles Vinyl Box Set Personalized by Paul McCartney; Adam Lambert Stage Memorabilia; Signed Drumsticks by Roger Taylor of Queen; Go-Go Boots and Limited-edition Picture Disc Signed by Nancy Sinatra, and much more.
The historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs announced that there will be an online auction in conjunction with the sold-out “Rock the Plaza” fundraising concert that will be performed on Friday, November 11 at 8 PM. The online auction will feature many rare, one-of-a-kind, and unique items including signed guitars, drumheads, CDs, posters, stage memorabilia, experiences, and much more. The items will be available for viewing and bidding from November 1 (9AM) to November 15 (noon) at https://bit.ly/rocktheplaza. Highlighted auction items include:
MUSIC RELATED:
- Official Brian May “Red Special” Guitar: Hand signed by legendary Queen founder, Brian May.
- Alice Cooper’s Guitar, signed by the artist. Comes with a video of the artist signing the guitar.
- Carlo Dobro resonator guitar signed by all of the Palm Springs All Stars & Rock The Plaza
Special Guests: All performers will sign the guitar on the back with a silver paint pen at the concert. Comes with an electric pick up.
- Guitar signed by Jackson Browne.
- Let It Be Special Edition: Super Deluxe Vinyl: Box set will be signed with the winner’s name by
Paul McCartney and will be posted directly to them by tracked delivery, all costs to be covered by MPL Communications. Includes: 180-gram. half speed mastered vinyl 4LP + 45rpm 12-inch vinyl EP with 105-page hardbound book in a 12.5″ die-cut slipcase and Let It Be + Get Back + Let It Be LP + 2LP outtakes, jams, rehearsals & studio chat.
- Adam Lambert Stage Memorabilia: Lambert’s red fan, which was used while performing the song “Killer Queen” during the 2022 Queen + Adam Lambert European “Rhapsody Tour.” The fan is signed by the singer and comes with a photo of him using it on stage, as well as a backstage video of him signing and presenting the fan to the Plaza Theatre.
- Fender Mini-Strat Autographed by Paul Rodgers: Squier by Fender Travelling Mini-Strat. Paul Rodgers will add a handwritten line on the guitar from the highest bidder’s favourite Bad Company, Free or Solo song and personalize if requested.
- Barry Manilow Las Vegas Show Package: Two VIP tickets to Barry Manilow’s Las Vegas show (“The Hits Come Home”), a two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and dinner for two at Edge Steakhouse.
- Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s Signed Drumsticks: Signed by the artist and accompanied by a photograph and video of Taylor presenting the drumsticks for the auction.
- Recording Studio Package: Four hours of studio time plus producer/engineer at the private Republic Records recording studio. savetheplazatheatreps.org • Rock the Plaza
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- Songwriting Class: Private two-hour master songwriting class via Zoom with Hall of Fame songwriter Holly Knight.
- A variety of signed items from Nancy Sinatra: Signed men’s and women’s boots, an autographed “Boots” lithograph, autographed photos, and much more.
- Autographed 12″ Drumhead (very rare): Signed by Elvis Presley’s drummer, DJ Fontana
(1931-2018).
- Autographed Lynyrd Skynryd 12″ Drumhead (rare): Signed in 2018 by Gary Rossington, Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Dale Rossington, Carol Chase, Michael Cartellone, Mark Matejka, Peter Keys, and Keith Christopher.
SIGNED POSTERS, BOOKS AND CDS
- 2022 Official Queen + Adam Lambert European “Rhapsody Tour” poster: Signed by Queen guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, Adam Lambert, keyboardist Spike Edney, and the other members of the touring band, bassist Neil Fairclough, and second drummer Tyler Warren.
- “Mission Moon 3-D” book: Signed by co-author and Queen guitarist Dr. Brian May, this visually rich book offers a new perspective on Apollo 11’s epochal lunar landing. A 3D viewer, designed by astrophysicist (and lead guitarist with the rock group Queen) Brian May is included with the book.
- Autographed Bad Company CD: Signed by Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke.
- Official Rock the Plaza poster: Created by artist Glen Wexler and signed by all members of the Palm Springs All-Stars and special guests performing at Rock the Plaza.
EXPERIENCES
- Palm Springs Air Museum Tour and Coachella Valley Flyover: Join NASA Research Pilot (ret.)
Dr. Charles Justiz for a personal tour for six people of the Palm Springs Air Museum and then up to three members of the party will be taken on a flight over the beautiful Coachella Valley.
- Thermal Club Race Car Experience for Two: Two lucky people will be able to spend a day at the exclusive private Thermal Club’s Car Racetrack to watch the races, drive on the track, and enjoy lunch.
About the Rock the Plaza Concert
Rock the Plaza is a one-night-only benefit concert to raise funds to help save the historic Plaza
Theatre in Palm Springs that will feature world-class musicians. Brian Ray, Paul McCartney’s guitarist, and Spike Edney, keyboard player and touring musical director for Queen, are comusical directors and curators for the show. Headlining performers include Alice Cooper, Bad
Company’s Paul Rodgers, Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme and famed female guitarist,
Orianthi. The band will include drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses), Jon Button (The Who),
Eric Singer (Kiss) and more. The concert will take place on Friday, November 11 at 8 PM.
Additional information may be found at savetheplazatheatreps.org.
About the Plaza Theatre
The Plaza Theatre in Downtown Palm Springs opened in 1936 with the premiere of the George Cukor film, “Camille,” attended by its legendary star, Greta Garbo. Over the years, the theatre was the venue for memorable performances by entertainment giants Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
Performers Jack Benny, Bob Hope, and The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show broadcast live radio shows from the Plaza. The Plaza Theatre was declared a Class 1 Historic
Site in 1991. The theatre is in dire need of repair and restoration and the City of Palm Springs is committed to bringing it back to its original luster as the heart of the city. The restoration of the building is managed by Plaza Theatre Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Contributions made to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more
information, visit savetheplazatheatreps.org.
