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Tribute Concert - Signed Oriolo Electric Guitar
Tribute Concert - Signed Oriolo Electric Guitar

Tribute Concert - Signed Oriolo Electric Guitar

Group (American, founded 1980)
Artist (American, 1955 - 2017)
ClassificationsIGE - Instruments - Guitar Electric
LocationHARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO ATLANTIC CITY
DescriptionThe guitar has a very special connection to the Smithereens' history. Pat DiNizio, the band's vocalist, passed away on 12/12/17. On 1/13/18, the Smithereens paid tribute to Pat in an all-star, 5 hour, charity concert, also streamed online. Titled "Time and Time Again: A Celebration of Pat DiNizio", the concert and livestream raised funds for the Pat DiNizio Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, N.J.

It was autographed by 20+ artists including: Jim Babjak, Mike Mesaros, and Dennis Diken (The Smithereens); Little Steven/ Stevie Van Zandt (E-Street Band); Marshall Crenshaw; Bebe Buell; Ed Stasium (producer Ramones, The Smithereens, Talking Heads); Richard Barone (The Bongos); Peter Zaremba and Keith Streng (The Fleshtones), Graham Maby (Joe Jackson Band); Ted Leo (Ted Leo & The Pharmacists); Kristin Pinell (The Grip Weeds); Jim Monaghan (WNEW, WDHA); Kenny Margolis (Accordionist); Andy Burton (Keyboardist John Mayer, Little Steven); Severo Jornacion (Bassist); ZouZou Mansour.

About the Artist
The Smithereens
American, founded 1980
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