Al Gore and International Artists Sign Gibson Live Earth Acoustic Guitars

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July 10, 2007

Al Gore and International Artists Sign Gibson Live Earth Acoustic Guitars
Press release

Source: Gibson Guitar

Some of the Gibson Live Earth acoustic guitars before autographs

Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument maker and an offical partner of the Live Earth campaign to combat global warming produced 25 exclusive, environmentally-friendly custom J-45 acoustic guitars with the Live Earth logo on the front. These limited-edition guitars made from Rain Forrest Certified Mahognay were signed by many of the performing artists and celebrity presenters at the eight official concerts across the globe. Live Earth's organiser Al Gore signed one of the guitars in New York while many other international artists such as KT Tunstall, Bon Jovi, Spinal Tap, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, Genesis, Black Eyed Peas, Snow Patrol, Foo Fighters, Kasabian, Duran Duran and Keane to name a few signed the guitars backstage at the various concerts. These customised guitars which were also used on stage by guitarists Monte Pittman – Madonna, Donnie Little- Paolo Nutini and Tony Bruno from Enrique Iglesias will be auctioned off to benefit the Live Earth concerts and Alliance for Climate Protection.

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The concerts are backed by former Vice President Al Gore, whose campaign to force global warming on to the international political stage inspired the event. At concerts around the world, musicians and celebrities encouraged fans and one another to take little steps, such as not leaving electrical devices plugged in when not in use, or changing to low-energy light bulbs. "Times like these demand action," said Al Gore, speaking to the sold-out crowd in New Jersey 's Giants Stadium.

"Live Earth will ask people across the world to commit to changes in their lives and to move other people, communities, companies and governments to reduce our carbon output by 90 per cent by 2050 and ensure there is a new, global treaty on climate change by 2009." All the artists appeared for free with the proceeds going to the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group and Stop Climate Chaos.

“Gibson Guitar finds it a privilege to work with Live Earth to combat global warming as the event’s official partner,” said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. “Live Earth is a great opportunity for activists, musicians and organizations alike to draw attention to the impact of Global Warming. Gibson Guitar, and its philanthropic arm, Gibson Foundation, are dedicated to supporting the cause for climate protection and the creation of these environmentally friendly guitars.”

Other bands performing at Live Earth concerts around the world included KT Tunstall, Keith Urban, Smashing Pumpkins, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and The Police in New York . Sydney rocked Aussie Stadium with local band Wolfmother, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Jack Johnson and Crowded House - playing their first Australian show since their Farewell to the World Concert on the steps of Sydney 's Opera House in 1996. Hamburg saw artists Katie Melua, Shakira and Snoop Dog do battle in the rain. Ending the series of global concerts saw thousands descended on Copocabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to hear artists such as Macey Grey and Gibson Signature artist Lenny Kravitz.

For more information,pictures, how to bid for a Gibson Live Earth signed guitar and to watch video clips from Live Earth London and the other involved countries please visit http://liveearth.msn.com/ and/or http://www.liveearth.org/.

Live Earth’s 24 hours of music across 7 continents will deliver a worldwide call to action and the solutions necessary to answer that call. Live Earth marks the beginning of a multi-year campaign to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve the climate crisis. Live Earth is partnering with the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group, Stop Climate Chaos and other international organizations in this ongoing effort. Live Earth was founded by Kevin Wall, a worldwide executive producer of the Live 8 concert series in 2005, and is supported by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.