That previously reported exhibition of giant 10 foot high guitars in aid of Nordoff Robbins, The Teenage Cancer Trust and the Princes' Trust was launched in London yesterday, and Paul Weller, Rod Stewart and Keane were in attendance. The music stars signed their replica fibreglass guitars prior to their ten week public exhibition at London's City Hall. In addition to the giant Gibsons, 30 normal sized instruments will go on display at the 02. In addition to the three aforementioned, other music-types who've been teamed up with established artists for the project include Kaiser Chiefs, James Blunt, Suggs, Dirty Pretty Things, KT Tunstall Sterophonics and Noel Gallagher. A charity auction of the items is planned for later this year.
Weller told NME.com: "It's not normally my thing this but if I can do something for charity then great. I quite like my guitar that's been designed although I probably would have made it more red and yellow. I like captain [James] Blunt's guitar that's fucking brilliant". Hmmmm.
Keane man Tom Chaplin adds: "It's fantastic. It's a great thing to be a part of and I know I'm biased but I think our guitar is the best one here. It's fantastic".
Bandmate Tim Rice-Oxley says: "We've been involved in the Teenage Cancer Trust for quite a long time. Its very cool to do something for them again and obviously Nordoff Robbins as well because they do amazing stuff for kids".