BEAVER COUNTY RADIO

PITTSBURGH — For the first time in more than 50 years, well-known music producer and promoter Rich Engler is hosting a one-of-a-kind auction event. This extraordinary collection features more than 40 autographed guitars signed by some of music’s biggest stars including Kiss, AC/DC and Bon Jovi along with a wide range of rare sports memorabilia.

Highlights of the sports items include items connected to legends such as Arnold Palmer, Hank Aaron, Jack Ham, Lynn Swann and many others.

In total, the auction includes over 40 pieces of significant sports memorabilia. To browse or place bids now through May 2 for both the guitars and the sports collection, visit billarnold.hibid.com.

In addition to the online auction, fans also can attend the “Final Bidding Party” on May 2 at The Distillery Complex at 59 South Second Street near Station Square. This event is in cooperation with Fuzion Entertainment and the
Distillery Complex. Come and be part of the live auction process or just enjoy seeing all the memorabilia on display. Admission is free.

Also, as part of the NFL Draft Experience coming to Pittsburgh, Engler will have his guitars displayed for the public to stop in and see at Fifth Avenue Place (120, Fifth Ave.) on April 22-25. There is free admission.

Engler discussed the guitars and sports memorabilia, and shared tales from his days as a Pittsburgh concert promoter when appearing Tuesday on the Beaver County Radio Morning Show.

Here is Engler’s interview:

Engler has produced over 6,000 concerts including over 42 stadium concerts during his lifetime, was owner of the Stanley Theatre (now the Benedum Center) and the IC Light Amphitheatre at Station Square. He has also produced numerous concerts over his lifetime at the Syria Mosque, the Mellon Arena and Starlake Amphitheatre. He’s also written a book, which turned into an award winning documentary, called “Behind the Stage Door”.