The GBK Brand Bar, in partnership with Meals on Me, hosted the official backstage gift lounge during rehearsals for the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, providing an array of luxury gifts to music legends and industry icons. Inductees such as Cyndi Lauper, Big Boi of Outkast, and members of Soundgarden and Bad Company were among the esteemed attendees, alongside notable guests including Janelle Monáe, Taylor Momsen, Mick Fleetwood, and members of Salt-N-Pepa and Tedeschi Trucks Band. The event featured curated gifts from presenting sponsor KD Chic Designs and offerings like Rodeo de las Aguas premium tequila, highlighting the convergence of music and luxury branding.
Featured brands spanned beauty, wellness, travel, and technology, with items such as Yassi's Butta organic salve, Balm of Gilead Handcrafted by Nicole Taxiltaridis sustainable skincare, and Ritualslane luxury skincare. Travel experiences included stays at The Sun Rose West Hollywood, 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, and Graza single-origin olive oil, while fashion and accessories featured Room 101 hand-designed sterling silver jewelry and SOLSET music-inspired couture.
Technology and lifestyle products rounded out the offerings, with Dan Clark Audio high-end headphones, Cat Cora's Little Kitchen Academy culinary tools by Cutlery Pro, and JURA high-tech coffee machines. The press wall inside the green room was designed by The Stoned Aesthetic, incorporating their signature crystal-inspired aesthetic. In support of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, participating artists signed exclusive auction pieces, including a custom ECAR Group golf cart and a guitar donated by Meals on Me, to help raise funds for the organization's ongoing initiatives. Additional talent supporting the auction included Beck, Missy Elliott, Flea, and Brandi Carlile, emphasizing the event's charitable impact. For more information about GBK Brand Bar, visit https://gbkbrandbar.com.
