Nov
13
2007
Billy Bob Thornton teams up with Dell
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Dell’s attempt to revamp their image from dull white box makers to cutting edge technology makers brings about interesting bedfellows. Although Michael Dell has yet to appear publicly in a black turtleneck, Birkenstocks and Klingon inspired eye-brows, he has been making overtures to younger consumers. With that said, Dell has announced that they will be giving a behind-the-scenes look at Billy Bob Thornton’s illustrious musical career at www.dellloung.com.
Press Release: Fans of Billy Bob Thornton can participate in his passion for music beginning tonight online at the Dell Lounge – www.delllounge.com. For the next year, Dell Lounge online visitors can accompany Billy Bob on a multi-media journey as he records and produces his own music in a home studio powered by Dell.
The Dell Lounge is an interactive, experiential Web site offering exclusive content for a range of online communities, including music, gaming and entertainment.
“Billy Bob Thornton is a natural role model for the Dell Lounge and its community of fans and aspiring musicians,” said Susan Kittleson, director of global category marketing for Dell’s consumer business. “We are proud to partner with Billy Bob to bring his musical talents to life on the Dell Lounge, offering visitors around the world a rich experience of his music and the process of crafting it.”
Billy Bob Thornton has written, recorded and played music since learning drums at age 9. The most recent of his four solo albums, Beautiful Door, is currently in stores. Among his achievements is a performance on the GRAMMY® -winning album The Wind, by Warren Zevon. He has also collaborated with artists such as Tim McGraw, Earl Scruggs, and Styx, as well as contributing vocals to the recently released June Carter Cash tribute album, Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash.
The year-long gig at the Dell Lounge will be celebrated this evening at a private event in Los Angeles marking the availability of Dell desktop and notebook products through Guitar Center. From avid amateurs to platinum-selling professionals, Guitar Center can now match Dell systems with music editing software and interface hardware in a comprehensive, one-stop solution designed to be simple to set up and use for anyone passionate about making music.
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