During rehearsals for the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, GBK Brand Bar in partnership with Meals on Me hosted the official backstage gift lounge for prominent music figures. Inductees including Cyndi Lauper, Big Boi of Outkast, and members of Soundgarden and Bad Company received curated gifts from presenting sponsor KD Chic Designs and premium offerings like Rodeo de las Aguas tequila. The event attracted numerous notable guests such as Janelle Monáe, Taylor Momsen, Mick Fleetwood, and members of Salt-N-Pepa, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Outkast, who enjoyed luxury items across beauty, wellness, travel, and technology categories.
Featured brands included Yassi's Butta organic salve, Balm of Gilead Handcrafted by Nicole Taxiltaridis sustainable skincare, Ritualslane luxury skincare, Oro Ventro Parfum from Dubai, and APMZEE supplements. Travel experiences were provided through stays at The Sun Rose West Hollywood on Sunset Strip, Sailrock Resort South Caicos, and JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa in Greece, courtesy of Beau Monde Traveler. Food and beverage offerings featured MASA Chips tortilla chips, Jam Vino by Chef Lorious wine-infused jams, Graza single-origin olive oil, and See's Candies, while fashion highlights included Room 101 sterling silver jewelry, SOLSET music-inspired couture, The Stoned Aesthetic wearable crystal art, and Varsity Made custom varsity jackets.
Technology and lifestyle products included 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, and HiFiMan audio products. Additional offerings were Action Takers Publishing ghost-writing services, Foton Pearled Candles clean-burning candles, Lola Blankets, and Weddell Water's innovative water filtration systems. The green room press wall was designed by The Stoned Aesthetic, incorporating their signature crystal-inspired aesthetic to enhance the backstage environment.
In support of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, participating artists signed exclusive auction items including a custom ECAR Group golf cart, a high-end JURA coffee machine, and a guitar donated by Meals on Me to raise funds for the organization's initiatives. Additional talent supporting the auction included Cyndi Lauper, 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.
