– Sponsored news – What could be better than meeting the Rolling Stones in person? New Yorker Alex Emanuel met Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Keith Richards at the Recording Gallery during the Rolling Stones retrospective exhibition, Exhibitionism at London’s Saatchi Gallery.
Alex recalled the story after exchanging handshakes and back slaps. “It’s going to sound silly, but for a moment I thought I was a member of the Rolling Stones. It’s not every day you get to meet your idols.”He continued, “The show has given me a unique glimpse of the city through the eyes of the Rolling Stones.”
Exhibitionism is a Rolling Stones treasure trove, and includes 9 themed gallery spaces with 500 items from original stage costumes, rare instruments, lyric books, backstage and touring paraphernalia, album art, photography, stage designs, personal diaries, and never-before-released audio and behind-the-scenes footage.
Exhibitionism is a celebration of the Stones’ artistic collaborations across music, art, design and film. Original works by a range of artists are also on display, including Andy Warhol, Alexander McQueen and Prada.
“The exhibition offers the most in-depth insight into The Rolling Stones and their incredible career,”Thea Jeanes –Cochrane, Director at iEC (International Entertainment Consulting), is behind the exhibit. “We’ve worked hard to create something utterly breathtaking and it’s very pleasing to see the fans reactions.”
Chris Gottlieb, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer VisitLondon.comAdds “Alex’s Rolling Stones tour of London shows how the city is steeped in the history of one of the world’s greatest rock bands.”
Alex was invited on a once-in-a lifetime trip to London, themed around the Rolling Stones, by Visitlondon.com. “super fan”Of the band.
Alex visited many Rolling Stones landmarks, including Edith Grove in Chelsea, where they lived together; Regents Sounds on Denmark Street, where their first albums were cut; and the 100 Club where they performed an impromptu show in 1982. “Sympathy for the Devil”Recorded.
Visitlondon.com created the tourism initiative Fans of London and it is supported by British Airways, British Airways and Hilton. It celebrates many special London events this year, including Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday celebrations and 400 years of Shakespeare’s legacy.
Exhibitionism runs at London’s Saatchi Gallery until September 4. Tickets are available at stonesexhibitionism.com. You can win a trip for yourself to London to fulfill your music fan fantasies. Visit www.visitlondon.com/fans.
