Chuck Sperry

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MC50 Poster by Sperry Offered on Kick Out The Jams Tour

MC5 by Chuck Sperry for Wayne Kramer

MC50, 50th Anniversary of Kick Out The Jams
18 x 24
Offset Poster
Printed by Idealposters, series no. 100

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Posters will be available officially through Wayne Kramer MC50 at the show and through SUPER FAN PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCE, details below.

MC50 are releasing SUPER FAN PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCE:
For more information, please visit HERE 

MC50 – WAYNE KRAMER SUPER FAN PRE-SHOW EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
•One (1) general admission floor ticket
•Join Wayne Kramer for a no-holds-barred conversation before the show (no topic off limits) including an exclusive look into Wayne’s personal guitar collection
•Personal photo with Wayne Kramer
•One (1) first edition autographed copy of the upcoming memoir, “The Hard Stuff: Dope, Crime, The MC5, & My Life Of Impossibilities” (Da Capo Press)
•One (1) limited-edition 18”x24” custom tour poster designed by renowned artist Chuck Sperry
•One (1) custom Kick Out the Jams anniversary tour merchandise gift bag
•Early entry into the venue
•On-site experience host

In May 2018, Wayne Kramer announced an MC5 tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kick Out the Jams, with a line-up including himself, plus rock stalwarts Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Brendan Canty (Fugazi), Doug Pinnick (King’s X), Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla), Don Was (Was Not Was), Bill Gould (Faith No More) and Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam). 

I’ve been a fan of the MC5 since I was 9 years old. I grew up in a rebellious time in a crucible of art and politics. Swept up by the social transformations of the late-60’s and early-70s, my whole family was effected: an older brother of draft-age, another brother going to Kent State after anti-war activists were shot by the National Guard there, a sister who went to art school in Memphis, and a cousin who lived in the Trans-Love commune in Ann Arbor where MC5 was based. MC5 was the soundtrack of revolutionary times and my family’s immersion in it. 

Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, relatively close to Detroit, MC5’s brand of revolutionary rock and roll made a deep impression on me, influenced my musical and artistic tastes, my political development, and helped inspire my commitment to social issues. I have been lucky enough to work with Wayne Kramer on a few tour posters over the years. Wayne is a cultural icon and is always an inspiration to work with. I’m honored to contribute to his legacy as a musician who has rocked so hard in resistance to the injustices of the world. – Chuck Sperry

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Widespread Panic Red Rocks Poster Release

Widespread Panic Red Rocks by Chuck Sperry

Widespread Panic Red Rocks, 2018
16 x 35
Artist Edition of 100
5 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

SOLD OUT – Thank You!

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Widespread Panic Red Rocks, 2018
16 x 35
Gold Kozo Edition of 12
5 colors on Japanese mulberry paper
Signed and Numbered

SOLD OUT – Thank You!

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Widespread Panic Red Rocks, 2018
16 x 35
Sparkle Holo Foil Edition of 20 
5 colors on sparkle holo foil
Signed and Numbered

SOLD OUT – Thank You!

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Widespread Panic Red Rocks, 2018
16 x 35
Lava Holo Foil Edition of 20 
5 colors on lava holo foil
Signed and Numbered

SOLD OUT – Thank You!

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Widespread Panic Red Rocks 2018

Widespread Panic Red Rocks by Chuck Sperry

Widespread Panic Red Rocks, 2018
16 x 35
Edition of 650
5 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

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I will be making a very limited release of the Artist Edition and variants of my Widespread Panic Red Rocks poster on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at a random time.

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Widespread Panic Summer Solstice weekend at Red Rocks, three days of incredible music under the stars.

Look up! Let me show you my favorite constellation, the Corona Borealis, the crown of stars, the god of wine and song Dionysus set high in the heavens to express his immortal love for the kind beauty Ariadne.

In some tellings of her story, the shining crown was made by the fiery blacksmith Hephaestus — the ever hardworking artist — and given to Ariadne by Venus because she favored her grace and gentle spirit.

Ariadne lent the bright crown of stars and a fine unbreakable thread to clever Theseus to help him escape the labyrinth after slaying the Minotaur and saving the children of Athens — poor imperfect democracy — from the evil beast.

Lot’s of reasons to love the starry Corona Borealis, but mostly because it crowns Widespread Panic for three beautiful nights of friends, family, and the music at Red Rocks. Enjoy!

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I want to welcome a lot of newcomers to my site! I’ll quickly explain how this release on my website will be conducted. Widespread Panic Red Rocks will be available in a new post on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at a random time. A new post will appear on my blog with paypal “Buy Now” buttons under each variant of the poster at a random time, and I will announce the price of the posters at the same time. Good luck to everyone, and as always, I am very appreciative of your support!

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World Press: Nick Cave Releases Insanely Cool New Grinderman Inspired Skateboard Designed by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

 

by James Rettig, April 17, 2018 • Billboard

Back in 2015, Nick Cave teamed up with the Australian skate company Fast Times to make an official Nick Cave skateboard, with an illustration from San Francisco artist Chuck Sperry.

That same trio of collaborators has teamed up yet again for another board. This one’s inspired by “Heathen Child,” a song from Cave’s side project Grinderman. A banner on the top of the board features some lyrics from that track: “Hey little Moo Moo, light as a rainbow.”

The board comes in street and cruiser deck styles, and there’s also a t-shirt to go along with it — you can now order any of those world-wide from Fast Times Skateboarding here.

Nick Cave Skateboard by Chuck Sperry

Here’s a select list of links to articles dropping everywhere in the world press:

Billboard • Spin • NME • Uproxx • Stereogum • Go See Live Music • Post-Punk • Rolling Stone (Italy) • Happy (Australia) • Tone Deaf (Australia) • Oor (Holland) • News Monkey (Belgium) • RTBF (Belgium) • Far Out Magazine (UK) • Nova (Ireland) • Two Eggs (Japan) • Intro (Germany) • Rockol (Italy) • Blitz (Portugal) • Indie Rocks! (Mexico) • Filter (Mexico) • Marvin (Mexico) • Playtusu (Turkey) • Musika Zona (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

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This is one of many insanely cool projects I’ve collaborated with Nick Cave on. In addition to a number of beautiful rock posters I’ve made for Mr. Cave, Nick was kind enough to contribute his lyrics from “The Lyre of Orpheus” from “Abbatoir Blues” to my collection of art and poetry, “Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry” :

Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry

Helikon is Available Here

Helikon, The Muses of Chuck Sperry

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Twiddle New Year’s Eve Poster by Sperry

Twiddle New Year’s Eve
18 x 35
Regular Edition of 375
7 colors on cream paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Twiddle New Year’s Eve
18 x 35
Blue Opal Edition of 12
7 colors on blue opal paper
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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Twiddle New Year’s Eve
18 x 35
Wave Foil Edition of 19
7 colors on wave foil
Signed and Numbered

Sold Out – Thank You!

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This poster will be available through Twiddle’s official merchandise at the Palace Theatre on December 30 & 31, 2017.

I will make a very limited online release of my poster and it’s variants on Monday, January 1, 2018 at a random time.

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I’m happy to announce my final rock poster for 2017. I’ve had an incredible year, full of wonderful achievements and experiences! So I’m especially glad to end on a solid, bold note. After all we’ve been through this year, my friends, stay beautiful! Life is a gift!

Twiddle will perform a pair of very special concerts to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The band will perform two shows at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York.

Twiddle will be joined by openers The Marcus King Band on December 30. On New Year’s Eve Twiddle will perform three sets and be joined onstage by special guests The Giant Country Horns.

I want to welcome a lot of newcomers to my site! I’ll quickly explain how my releases on my website are conducted. My Twiddle posters will be available, right here, in this post on Monday, January 1, 2018 at a random time. A paypal “Buy Now” button will appear under the poster (above) at a random time, and I will announce the price of the poster at the same time. (There may be additional offers or surprises – revealed at that random time.) Good luck to everyone, and as always, I am very appreciative of your support!

Read more about Chuck Sperry & his newest art book here

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