An electric guitar signed by singer-songwriter Peter Frampton is being auctioned to raise funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The coveted instrument was donated by iconic manufacturer Gibson and autographed by Peter, who shot to fame as a member of the rock bands The Herd and Humble Pie, during a recent visit to London.
The connection with EACH came about after meeting up with Aruba Red, the daughter of Cream bassist, vocalist and songwriter Jack Bruce, with whom he toured in the 1990s as part of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band. Jack and his family have been supporting the charity for nearly 20 years.
Aruba said: “We’re very grateful to Gibson and feel sure this special item will raise important funds in Jack’s memory.
“EACH was his favourite charity and one close to his heart.
“Peter was recently in town filming for his upcoming documentary and very kindly agreed to meet with me and sign this gorgeous guitar.
“It’s an extremely rare investment opportunity for music lovers to own something truly special.
“It’s such a beautiful instrument and, as a family, we’re quite tempted to bid on it ourselves!”
The auction launched yesterday (2nd July) and will run until 9pm on Wednesday, 17th July. To find out more and make a bid, head here.
Meanwhile, there are still a few tickets left for what promises to be a unique and memorable event in London on Monday (8th July).
Hosted by Paul Jones, of Manfred Mann, the intimate ‘listening party’ will be a celebration marking the reissue of Jack’s 1969 debut album, Songs For A Tailor.
In addition to an auction of rare memorabilia for EACH, another highlight will be a screening of the 1970 documentary film Rope Ladder to the Moon, which tracks Jack’s life from childhood in the Gorbals to the height of his fame with Cream.
“It’s going to feel amazing to be immersed in these incredible songs and watch the documentary on a big screen,” added Aruba.
“We’re sad Jack can’t be with us to mark the occasion, but feel him with us in spirit.”
The event is being held at Tileyard Studios, in King’s Cross, London, and gets underway at 7pm.
Only 35 tickets were made available – just a few remain – and they cost £65. For more details, head here.
In addition to his work with Cream and other bands, Scottish musician Jack enjoyed great solo success and is considered one of the most important and influential bassists of all time. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.
He died in Sudbury in October 2014, aged 71.
“Jack and subsequently his family have supported our work for nearly 20 years and we’re once again grateful that this support continues in his memory,” said EACH Community Fundraising Manager Tina Burdett.
