The premier gifting lounge GBK Brand Bar, in partnership with Meals on Me, hosted the official backstage gift lounge for two days of rehearsals leading up to the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Esteemed attendees included inductees such as Cyndi Lauper, Big Boi of Outkast, and members of Soundgarden and Bad Company, who enjoyed curated gifts from presenting sponsor KD Chic Designs and Rodeo de las Aguas premium tequila.
Other notable guests included Janelle Monáe, Taylor Momsen, Jimmy Jam, Mick Fleetwood, Spinderella & Sandra Denton of Salt-N-Pepa, Teddy Swims, Nathaniel Rateliff, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band, DJ Swiff of Outkast, Christopher Reid & Christopher Martin of Kid 'n Play, Herby Luv Bug, JID, and many other music industry icons. These artists experienced an impressive array of luxury gifts spanning beauty, wellness, travel, and technology categories.
Featured brands included Yassi's Butta organic salve for face, body, and hair; Balm of Gilead Handcrafted by Nicole Taxiltaridis sustainable skincare; Ritualslane luxury skincare; Oro Ventro Parfum from Dubai; and APMZEE supplements. Travel experiences featured stays at The Sun Rose West Hollywood on the iconic Sunset Strip, Sailrock Resort South Caicos, and JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa in Greece, courtesy of Beau Monde Traveler.
Food and beverage offerings included MASA Chips tortilla chips, Jam Vino by Chef Lorious wine-infused jams, Graza single-origin olive oil, and See's Candies. Fashion and accessories featured Room 101 hand-designed sterling silver jewelry, SOLSET music-inspired couture, The Stoned Aesthetic wearable crystal art, and Varsity Made custom varsity jackets. The press wall inside the green room was designed by The Stoned Aesthetic, incorporating their signature crystal-inspired aesthetic.
Unique luxury items included Dan Clark Audio high-end headphones, Cat Cora's Little Kitchen Academy culinary tools by Cutlery Pro, ECAR Group golf carts, JURA high-tech coffee machines, Action Takers Publishing ghost-writing services, Foton Pearled Candles clean-burning candles, HiFiMan audio products, Lola Blankets, and Weddell Water's innovative water filtration systems. In support of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, participating artists signed exclusive auction pieces including a custom ECAR Group golf cart, a high-end JURA coffee machine, and a guitar donated by Meals on Me to help raise funds for the organization's ongoing initiatives.
Additional talent supporting the auction by signing items included Cyndi Lauper, Beck, Missy Elliott, Flea, Killer Mike, Iggy Pop, Brandi Carlile, Doja Cat, Raye, and Chappell Roan. For more information about GBK Brand Bar, visit https://gbkbrandbar.com.
