Buy a Poster/Programme and make a Donation for John Davis

[Jonpywell]

The convention Organisers would like to thank everyone who purchased a  
Convention poster or programme in memory of John Davis.

The total raised after Ebay and Paypal had their cut was £146.78. This  
amount has now been donated to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Many Thanks to you all

Jon



> The Organisers of the 2006 Who convention are making the Posters and  
> Programmes from the convention available as a tribute to Artist and  
> fellow Who fan John Davis. Sadly on Sunday 23rd July John died as the  
> result of a car accident. The cover of the programme and the posters  
> that accompanied them were designed for us by John. See below for  
> John's explanation of the imagery used in his painting.
>
> All profits from the sale of these programmes will be donated to the  
> Swindon Air Ambulance who tried in vain to save John's life. So all  
> you Who fans out there please take time off from debating the new Who  
> songs and buying tickets to your next gig, and spare a moment to think  
> of one of our own. By purchasing this fine piece of Who memorabilia  
> you will not only own a fine piece of Who artwork you will be donating  
> some cash to a worthy cause. RIP John, You will be missed.
>
> These are the official Limited Edition Programmes and Posters as sold  
> at the Who Convention held at the Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush on April  
> 1st. The highlight of which was the surprise appearance of Roger  
> Daltrey who made a short speech and played 2 songs with Simon  
> Townshend ( Substitute and Behind Blue Eyes). Each 48 page Programme  
> is of high quality, individually numbered and features a Foreword by  
> Roger Daltrey as well as an introduction by Pete Townshend. The cover  
> is a design by artist John Davis whose work appears in 'The Decade of  
> The Who' book. There are also articles by Who associates including  
> Irish Jack Lyons, Cy Langston, Doug Sandom etc, as well as many unseen  
> photos. There are also features on the bands that appeared on the day  
> inc Who's Who, The Wholigans and Casbah Club. These are the last few  
> remaining and are being sold by the Convention Organisers, all profits  
> will go to The Swindon Air Ambulance. GET ONE WHILE YOU CAN!
>
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> The main design is based on the drumhead logo of the sixties. The  
> perspective lines to the bases of the "Ben-Hur" style lettering are  
> suggested by the seventies/eighties laser beams. The twin cherubs are  
> redrawn as baroque plaster decorations in reference to the  
> architecture of Bush Hall. The "The" in "The 2006 WHO Convention" is  
> from the free poster for "The Who Sell Out". The arrow on the "O" of  
> "WHO" is of course in reference to the correct way of presenting their  
> name. (For interest, the symbol is a mediaeval one representing the  
> shield and spear of Mars. Not only did it stand for the planet, but  
> also for the metal iron, as well as masculinity. It also expresses the  
> astrological character of Mars as Solar and ascending.) The number  
> 2006 is based on four "Circles". The pier in the background is not  
> precisely any particular one, it was constructed from details of the  
> one in the original "Quadrophenia" booklet, but the reference is  
> naturally to the seaside/mod ideas well-known to Who fans. The sea  
> itself carries the mystical overtones derived from eastern philosophy  
> which was the real driving forc behind the images in Quad and other  
> Townshend works. The members of the Who themselves are represented,  
> two in heaven, two on earth, by four creatures, though not necessarily  
> the ones I usually used. John's is the three starred belt of Orion  
> because a similar device appears on his family's arms, and because of  
> a connection between "The Ox" and that constellation. The Moon as you  
> would expect is for Keith. "Birdman" Pete has a sea-bird while Piscean  
> Roger, he of the fishing lakes and angling, has a jumping fish. The  
> Who were represented in this oblique way because nowadays it's a bit  
> of a problem to know exactly who The Who are, in the minds of each of  
> those who would be attending the convention! The overall effect of the  
> poster was inspired by 1930's travel posters, notably some for the  
> Southern Railway promoting the merits of the South coast resorts, the  
> dark, starry sky theme referred to deaf dumb, blind, but truly aware  
> Tommy, and the lighted water in the background is meant to convey  
> promise for the future, being a pre-sunrise effect (Although it's in  
> the wrong direction for a south coast pier!). JOHN DAVIS 2006
>
> Thanks to all of you Who fans who already bought 1 of these,  but hey  
> buy another for yourself or a friend in remembrance of one of the most  
> genuine and sincere person you could hope to meet.
>
> Many Thanks
>
> The 2006 Who Convention Organisers
>
>