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daltrey to headline third annual "rock n' roll fantasy camp"



a press release:


   ROGER DALTREY HEADLINES THIRD ROCK AND ROLL FANTASY CAMP
> PRESENTED BY VH1 CLASSIC
>
> ADDITIONAL ROCK STAR CAMP COUNSELORS INCLUDE ACE FREHLEY, LESLIE WEST OF
> MOUNTAIN AND MORE CAMP TO TAKE PLACE IN NEW YOUR CITY JUNE 18-22, 2003
>
> Tuesday February 25, 2003, New York City, NY - Today VH1 Classic and rock
> producer David Fishof announced the third Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, where
> rock and roll fans are invited to come jam and rock out with rock's
> legends. This year's Rock Star "professors" include (in alphabetical
> order): Roger Daltrey; Ace Frehley (KISS); Simon Kirke (Bad Company); Joe
> Lynn Turner (Deep Purple); Leslie West (Mountain)b&.with more to be
> announced soon.
>
> The third Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp promises to the most exciting yet -
> featuring a once in a lifetime chance to perform a Who song with Roger
> Daltrey! Over the course of 5 days and nights, participants will receive
> small group instruction from celebrity rock and roll musicians; they will
> perform live on stage at the Bottom Line in New York City; participate in a
> Battle of the Bands; record and bring home a demo in a professional
> recording studio; jam daily with your camp band; attend seminars with
> industry executives and musicians; and each camper will also make an
> in-studio appearance at VH1 Classic studio in New York's Greenwich Village.
> But best of all - no experience or instruments are required! For real rock
> fans, this is a rock and roll fantasy come true.
>
> Even with all this star power, the campers are the real stars of the show.
> The first two camps garnered rave reviews from the press and campers alike:
> People magazine called the first camp "Awesome" and Newsweek said "Wow",
> while this past November the Los Angeles Times featured two campers jamming
> on page one of the calendar section; And journalists from both
> Entertainment Weekly and Cathay Pacific's Discovery came as campers and ran
> features celebrating their experience.
>
> Meanwhile the campers flooded the website with their own testimonials:
>
> Pam Romito wrote "Thank you so much for making my dream a reality. Playing
> with all the musicians was fantastic and the final two hours just blew me
> away."
>
> "Best part: There were so many, but the winner is the Thursday night party
> at the House of Blues. The camaraderie among the campers and instructors
> reached a zenith at that event, and it was the perfect ending to a perfect
> week..." mused Barry Rosenbaum. "Best surprise: hanging out in the bar at
> the Hyatt after camp ended each day...campers and instructors and great
> feelings.b&.Worst surprise: postpartum depression after getting home from
> campb&and the Best musical moment: Sam Moore singing Soul Man...what a pure
> delight..."
>
> Bill Perry shared a few highlights "Standing on stage with Mark Farner (of
> Grand Funk Railroad) and Mark Rivera (musical director for Billy Joel and
> Ringo Starr's All Starr Band) to sing "I'm Your Captain" in three-part
> harmony; Hearing "Gimme Some Lovin' " and "I'm a Man" straight from Spencer
> Davis!; and singing and guitar lessons with Derek St. Holmes of The Ted
> Nugent Band. But the final night performance at the 'House of Blues' was
> definitely a high point in my life. I owe you a debt of thanks that I can
> hardly describe. Rock on!"
>
> For the second year in a row, VH1 Classic will provide coverage of the
> event including the seminars from the rock star "professors" and the final
> performance at New York's renowned Bottom Line. The final performance will
> also be a benefit for the Roger Daltrey Teenage Cancer Trust organization.
>
> This year's Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp will take place in New York City,
> June 18-22, 2003, (and celebrity drop ins are expected).
>
> To make reservations for the camp call 1 800 252 3540. For more information
> please check out the website: www.rockandrollfantasycamp.com