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USA For Africa poster signed by 25 of its altruistic all-star members. The super-group was assembled to record the single ''We Are The World'' to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song soared as the first single ever to reach multi-platinum in sales. Large poster is signed by Harry Belafonte as co-creator of the project and by performers Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Kenny Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Ruth Pointer, Anita Pointer, Steve Perry, Jeffrey Osborne, John Oates, Huey Lewis, Quincy Jones, Billy Joel, Marlon Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Daryl Hall, Sheila E., Johnny Colla, Kim Carnes, Lindsey Buckingham and Dan Aykroyd. Signatures, all rendered in felt tip, appear in different colors - black, red, blue, light blue, green and pink. White poster with black logo measures approximately 19.5'' x 24'' and comes framed to an overall size of 27.5'' x 33.75''. Thumbprint to right side of poster appears intentional. Near fine. An exceptionally rare piece from a landmark event in popular culture. From the personal collection of Ken Kragen, co-creator of the ''We Are The World'' project.
Historic ''USA For Africa'' Poster Signed by 25 Musical Artists From the 1985 Charity Single ''We Are The World'' -- Including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Bruce Springsteen
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