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USA for Africa poster signed by 19 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, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, Steve Perry, Jeffrey Osborne, John Oates, Huey Lewis, Quincy Jones, Marlon Jackson, Daryl Hall, Sheila E., Bette Midler, Kim Carnes and Lindsey Buckingham. Signatures, all rendered in felt tip, appear in different colors - black, red, blue, light blue, brown and pink. White poster with black logo measures 20'' x 24''. Thumb print to right side of poster is intentional and part of poster design. Creasing, otherwise near fine. Comes with an 8.5'' x 11'' document on USA for Africa letterhead listing the performers, with those who signed this poster highlighted. An exceptionally rare piece from a landmark event in popular culture.
Historic ''USA for Africa'' Poster Signed by 19 Musical Artists From the 1985 Charity Single ''We Are The World'' -- Including Michael Jackson, Billy Joel & Stevie Wonder
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