The 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony featured an exclusive backstage gift lounge organized by GBK Brand Bar in partnership with Meals on Me, providing luxury gifts and experiences to some of music's most celebrated artists during two days of rehearsals. Esteemed inductees including Cyndi Lauper, Big Boi of Outkast, and members of Soundgarden and Bad Company were among the attendees who enjoyed curated offerings from premium brands spanning multiple lifestyle categories.
Additional notable guests included Janelle Monáe, Taylor Momsen, Mick Fleetwood, members of Salt-N-Pepa, Teddy Swims, Nathaniel Rateliff, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks of Tedeschi Trucks Band, and numerous other industry icons. The lounge featured an impressive array of luxury items across beauty, wellness, travel, and technology sectors, with Meals on Me serving as the premier healthy meal service from Dubai and KD Chic Designs acting as presenting sponsor.
Beauty and wellness offerings included Yassi's Butta organic salve for face, body, and hair; Balm of Gilead Handcrafted by Nicole Taxiltaridis sustainable skincare; Ritualslane luxury skincare; Oro Ventro Parfum from Dubai; and APMZEE supplements. Travel experiences provided significant value, with stays at The Sun Rose West Hollywood on the iconic Sunset Strip, Sailrock Resort South Caicos, and JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa in Greece, all courtesy of Beau Monde Traveler.
Food and beverage selections featured MASA Chips tortilla chips, Jam Vino by Chef Lorious wine-infused jams, Graza single-origin olive oil, and See's Candies. Fashion and accessories included Room 101 hand-designed sterling silver jewelry, SOLSET music-inspired couture, The Stoned Aesthetic wearable crystal art, and Varsity Made custom varsity jackets. The press wall inside the green room was designed by The Stoned Aesthetic, incorporating their signature crystal-inspired aesthetic.
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, ECAR Group golf carts, JURA high-tech coffee machines, Action Takers Publishing ghost-writing services, Foton Pearled Candles clean-burning candles, HiFiMan audio products, Lola Blankets, and Weddell Water's innovative water filtration systems. Rodeo de las Aguas premium tequila was also featured among the luxury offerings.
In support of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, participating artists signed exclusive auction pieces including a custom ECAR Group golf cart, a high-end JURA coffee machine, and a guitar donated by Meals on Me to help raise funds for the organization's ongoing initiatives. Additional talent that supported the auction by signing the items included Beck, Missy Elliott, Flea, Killer Mike, Iggy Pop, Brandi Carlile, Doja Cat, Raye, and Chappell Roan. For more information about GBK Brand Bar, visit https://gbkbrandbar.com.
