A Beatles "Yellow Submarine" panorama by Ron Campbell
Tulsa will rock the art world with “
The First Annual Tulsa Rock Show,” an ambitious display of rare original art, lithographs, photographs, handwritten song lyrics, concert posters, gold records, album art, animation drawings and more from the greatest rock artists of all time.
And it’s for a great cause. Art will be for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to Tulsa Community Food Bank. The event is presented by 94.1 The Sound and Z-104.5 The Edge.
Next Friday through Sunday (June 26-29) at Tulsa Promenade Mall, upper level, 4107 S. Yale Ave. It is free and open to the public.
Ron Campbell, director of the legendary Saturday morning Beatles cartoon series that aired on ABC from 1965-1969 and animator on the Beatles film “Yellow Submarine,” will make a rare personal appearance each day of this event. Campbell will have many of his original Beatles paintings on sale created specially for this show as well as give attendees a live demonstration of his painting.
In addition to his Beatles past, Ron has been involved with some of the most beloved cartoons including, Scooby Doo, George of the Jungle, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, the Smurfs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Goof Troop, Krazy Kat, Rugrats, Winnie the Pooh, Ed, Edd & Eddy and dozens more.
“The First Annual Tulsa Rock Art Show” will also showcase works from classic artists such as Paul McCartney, Jerry Garcia, John Entwistle (The Who), Jimi Hendrix, Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, David Bowie, Robby Krieger (The Doors), Tony Bennett, Jon Anderson (Yes), John Lennon, Ringo Starr, U2, Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Mellencamp, Micky Dolenz (The Monkees) and dozens more plus rock photographs from sessions including The Eagles, Pink Floyd, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Doors, Bruce Springsteen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop and others.
“The First Annual Tulsa Rock Art Show” will also feature signed handwritten song lyrics, album cover artwork, gold records, concert tour posters and more.
