DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

STAR-STUDDED NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD FOR VIP OPENING OF
“A MOMENT IN TIME” PHOTOGRAPHY/ART EXHIBITION
FEATURING THE PAINTINGS OF BILLY MORRISON BASED ON IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARK WEISS
EVENT PRESENTED BY X5 PODCAST AND MOTOR CARS LA

SURPRISE GUEST BILLY IDOL
PERFORMS HIS CLASSIC “REBEL YELL”
WATCH IDOL’S PERFORMANCE WITH BILLY MORRISON HERE

Billy Idol, Corey Feldman, Gilby Clarke, Steve-O, Tommy Thayer (KISS), and Kevin Martin (Candlebox) were among the 300 guests who packed Motor Cars LA Showroom in Hollywood, CA on September 19 for the VIP opening of the “A Moment In Time” photography/art exhibition in Hollywood, CA. Recording artist and contemporary fine artist BILLY MORRISON and world-renowned photographer MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS came together for one weekend only—September 19, 20, and 21—to showcase a series of unique paintings by Morrison, based on the iconic images photographed by Weiss of such artists as Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Petty, Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, and more. The event was presented by X5 Podcast and Motor Cars LA. Watch the livestream of the event HERE, view a performance by Billy Idol and Billy Morrison HERE, and see the photos by Jane Stuart below.

At this red-carpet event, Rock N Roll and Fine Art collided with multi-million-dollar supercars in the entertainment capital of the world. The night was highlighted by a performance from singer, songwriter and guitarist Morrison, who was joined by Idol on a fiery version on his signature smash “Rebel Yell” (Morrison is the second guitarist in Idol’s band along with Steve Stevens). Morrison and musicians Jacob Bunton (guitar, vocals), Brett Scallions (bass, vocals), Erik Eldenius (drums), and Paul Trudeau (keyboards) also performed red-hot covers of “I Fought The Law” (Bobby Fuller Four, The Clash), “Basket Case” (Green Day), “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” (Bob Dylan, Guns N’ Roses), and “Surrender” (Cheap Trick). Former Guns N’ Roses member Gilby Clarke also played guitar and sang on “Dead Flowers” by The Rolling Stones.

Throughout the sprawling Motor Cars LA Showroom were 12 unique canvas pieces from Morrison, and high-end editions of the same photographs from Weiss, with a special 13th painting and prints going to support mental health, suicide prevention and trauma counseling through the Above Ground charity spearheaded by Morrison and Dave Navarro, Jane’s Addiction’s guitarist.

Here’s a list of all the fun people who were there:

Billy Idol
Billy Morrison
Brett Scllions
Brit Lightning (Vixen)
Charlie Reece
Corey Feldman
Doc McGhee
Efron Ramirez (actor from “Napoleon Dynamite”)
Erik Eldenius (Idol drummer)
Evan Stanley
Fred Coury (Cinderella)
Gilby Clarke
Jacob Bunton
Kerri Kasem
Kevin Martin (Candlebox)
Lorraine Lewis (Femme Fatale)
Mark Weiss
Michael Starr (Steel Panther)
Patrick Alan Stone (Budderside)
Paul Trudeau (Idol keyboardist)
Souleye (DJ)
Steve-O
Tommy London
Tommy Thayer (KISS)
Trev Lukather

Here are previous press releases about “A Moment In Time”:

Launch Announcement:
https://sropr.com/press-releases/billy-morrison-x-mark-weiss-a-collection-of-art-and-photography-a-moment-in-time-event-in-la/

Mark Weiss Q&A:
https://sropr.com/a-moment-in-time/mark-weiss-talks-about-his-classic-photos-of-ozzy-osbourne-lemmy-kilmister-and-joan-jett/

BILLY MORRISON

He has developed successful careers in multiple genres, as a rock guitarist (with Billy Idol for the past 15 years), a solo recording artist, and as a contemporary fine artist. Self-study and experimentation are the essence of Morrison’s process, working with oil paints and spray in a Warhol-esque aesthetic. Morrison’s iconic style mimics the effects of multilayered screen printing through a street art approach with the use of stencils.

MARK “WEISSGUY” WEISS

He is a world-renowned photographer who has traveled the globe photographing legends from Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, and Mötley Crüe to Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS. Weiss’ inimitable photographs helped craft the visual imagery of rock and metal in the 1980s.

CHARLIE REECE / X5 PODCAST

Charlie Reece, the multifaceted businessman, musician, and founder of the X5 Podcast, has been making waves from his professional studio in Alabama. Known for his deep love of rock ‘n’ roll, Charlie is not just a podcast host but also a rock/country artist with an upcoming album. The X5 Podcast, which airs weekly, has been featured by Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, NME, Loudwire, and Guitar.com, and is a lighthearted and culturally relevant mix of comedy and conversation with rock stars, personalities and comedians. As a collector of Billy Morrison’s art, Reece’s admiration for his work led to the birth of this anticipated collaboration show with iconic 80’s photographer, Mark Weiss.

MOTOR CARS LA SHOWROOM

Motor Cars LA was created in 2020 and is operated by Stuart McIntosh, with the aim of sourcing the finest examples of rare and hard-to-find exotic and classic vehicles whilst providing our clients with the highest levels of service, professionalism and automotive knowledge. Since December 2022, Motor Cars LA has been located in the heart of Los Angeles at 953 N Sycamore Avenue, (the nearest large intersection is Santa Monica Boulevard and La Brea Avenue) and provides over 8,000sq/ft of modern display space for all of our available vehicles.

ABOVE GROUND:

Founded in 2018, by Dave Navarro, Billy Morrison and manager Rick Canny, Above Ground is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to raising funds for and awareness of the issues of mental health.

Credit for all photos: Jane Stuart

Two people standing in front of a wall with pictures Description automatically generatedL-R: Billy Idol and Billy Morrison

A couple of men saluting in front of a wall with pictures Description automatically generatedL-R: Mark Weiss and rock manager Doc McGhee

Two men standing next to a soda machine Description automatically generatedL-R: Billy Morrison and Corey Feldman

Two men standing next to a red refrigerator Description automatically generatedL-R: Steve-O and Charlie Reece

A person singing into a microphone Description automatically generatedL-R: Billy Idol and Billy Morrison

A group of men standing next to a wall with pictures Description automatically generatedL-R: Billy Morrison and Mark Weiss

A group of men standing in front of a wall with paintings Description automatically generatedL-R: Billy Morrison, Tommy Thayer, and Mark Weiss

For more information, please contact SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

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