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THE CARNEGIE HALL NOTABLES PROGRAM PRESENTS
REDEMPTION SONG
AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION AND PERFORMANCE EXPLORING
ARTISTRY, DEPENDENCY, RECOVERY, AND LONGEVITY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 IN ZANKEL HALL
Hosted by Henry Rollins with Panelists to Include Rickie Lee Jones, Steven Adler
of Guns N’ Roses, Ace Frehley of KISS, and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC)
Exclusive Afterparty Sponsored by FUZE Beverage Immediately Follows at Providence
Musician, actor, and activist against substance abuse Henry Rollins will host an open discussion interspersed with readings and performance, inviting the audience to listen to musicians as they reflect upon their personal journeys and the impact that obstacles have had on their music. Blues, folk, jazz musician, and singer-songwriter, Rickie Lee Jones will perform selections from her acclaimed body of work, musician and drummer Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses, Adler’s Appetite) will read from his book My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses, and musician Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC) will also give a reading from his book King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC; and guitarist, songwriter, and author Ace Frehley (KISS) joins the panel. Frehley will perform “A Little Below The Angels” from his 2009 album Anomaly on acoustic guitar.
Immediately following the discussion and performance, attendees are invited to attend an exclusive afterparty sponsored by FUZE Beverage at Providence, formerly a world-famous recording studio where The Rolling Stones, The Ramones, and Jimi Hendrix created iconic records. Steven Adler will sign copies of My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses at the afterparty where guests will receive a complimentary copy.
Redemption Song and all annual Notables season-launch events are generously underwritten by Pia and Jimmy Zankel. Mr. Zankel also serves as the Co-Chair of the Notables program.
The October 5 panel discussion and afterparty are free for Carnegie Hall Notables members at the Supporter level and higher. Admission is $40 for Notables members at the Prelude level and $60 for the general public. For more information, please call 212-903-9734, or visit carnegiehall.org/redemptionsong.
REDEMPTION SONG is part of a series of annual Carnegie Hall-presented panel discussions offered for Carnegie Hall Notables members. Previous events have explored music's connection to other areas of culture including video games, Broadway's youth movement, film soundtracks, fashion, and politics. Celebrity panelists have included Academy Award-nominated film director Wes Anderson, musicians Lou Reed, Natalie Merchant, Moby, Pete Wentz, hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash, Wu-Tang Clan’s chief music producer RZA, Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer, Grammy- and Tony-Award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik, Academy-Award nominated and Tony-Award winning director and costume designer Julie Taymor, fashion designer Zac Posen, Tony-Award winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emmy-Award winning Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field.
Panelists
Musician, actor, performer, writer, and an activist against substance abuse, Henry Rollins joined the band Black Flag as vocalist in 1981 and, upon the demise of this legendary rock group, he formed Rollins Band. Beyond taking the stage as a musician, Rollins does speaking engagements, and, along with band dates, has averaged over 100 shows a year over 25 years, around the world. A Grammy Award winner for the performance of his book Get in the Van, he does not confine his performances to the stage, having performed in movies and on TV in Bad Boys II, Heat, The Devil’s Tomb, and Sons of Anarchy on FX. Rollins hosted IFC’s The Henry Rollins Show and recently filmed a series of documentaries for IFC. He currently hosts his weekly LA radio show on KCRW, is a regular contributor to LA Weekly.com and VanityFair.com, and runs 2-13-61, a publishing company he created to release books, CDs, and DVDs.
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of blues, folk, jazz musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and performer Rickie Lee Jones' storied recording career, which exploded in 1979 with her self-titled debut album and top 10 hit, "Chuck E.'s in Love." Following the success of her debut, Jones enjoyed buzz from her indelible Saturday Night Live appearance, Rolling Stone cover, and won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Three decades' worth of acclaimed creative journeys ensued with both her singing and writing voice remaining, and along the way she has influenced the next generation of singer/songwriters.
Steven Adler is the original drummer and a founding member of Guns N’ Roses. He participated in the second season of VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and was also on Sober House, which focused on a sober living environment. In 2003, he founded the band Adler’s Appetite, which has released an EP and continues to perform live. In July 2010, It Books released Adler’s memoir, My Appetite For Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses. The book follows him through childhood, when he dreamt of becoming a rock star, into the highs and lows of his ascent to fame, culminating in his sobriety and continuing success in the world of rock. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Carolina Adler.
Ace Frehley is known around the world as a founding member and lead guitarist for the legendary rock band KISS. He masterminded and embodied the persona of the “Space Ace,” and was a crucial member of the band from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. He’s the man who designed the iconic KISS logo and “spaceman makeup.” After leaving KISS, Frehley embarked on a successful solo career, selling millions of albums with his band, Frehley’s Comet, and under his own name. He rejoined his KISS band mates for a highly successful reunion tour in 1996, which became the number one grossing tour of 1996–1997. He returned to the studio with KISS in 1998 to record the Psycho Circus album and performed on the tour as well. Frehley completed his run with KISS in 2001 on the band's farewell tour. In September 2009 he released the album, Anomaly, to rave reviews and continues to stay at the top of his game by sharing the stage with other legendary artists like Slash, and his recent cameo at Madison Square Garden with Pearl Jam. Frehley is also a songwriter and author of his forthcoming memoir (Simon & Schuster 2011).
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC) is a musician, founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, philanthropist, and author of King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC. In the 25 years since Run-DMC was first created, the group has changed music and made history as the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone and appear on MTV. Thirty million record sales later, and six years after the untimely death of his bandmate Jam Master Jay, DMC continues to create, inspire, and motivate. In between his work as a musician, published author, and speaker, DMC co-founded the Felix Organization, a nonprofit that works with adoptees and foster children. DMC has received various awards including the Hard Rock’s Love All Serve All Award for his numerous philanthropic endeavors. Last year he was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Run-DMC. He is currently working on his second solo album, entitled Block Music.
Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall.
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Images from top of release (l-r): Henry Rollins, Steven Adler, Ricke Lee Jones (Photo by Greg Allen), Darryl "DMC" McDaniels (Photo by Jonathan Mannion)