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Letter from the Sculptor of the The Johnny O'Keefe Monument, King of Australian Rock and Roll. "THE WILD ONE." ===================================================================== June 2004 I would like to let you know that on Thursday June 10th at 11.30am there was held an Unveiling Ceremony of the 5 metre tall Monument, created by Kolozsy, sculptor at Coolangatta/Tweed Heads, Twin Towns Services Club. Over a thousand people attended. As the sculpture was Unveiled by Mayor Warren Polglase and John "Catfish" Purser, Johnny O'Keefe's music was played. "SHOUT"- the crowd clapped and sang, then when the curtain dropped, the sculpture was greeted with a large clapping and cheering from the crowd of family, colleagues, friends and fans. This was during the lead up to WINTERSUN Annual Rock and Roll Festival. Media Coverage included TV News Reports, Radio Interviews and Newspaper (Front page) Reports. On the evening of June 10th the Celebration Concert was sold out. Audience joined with the performers to sing their favourite Johnny O'Keefe songs, in one spirit. Since the Unveiling huge crowds are visiting the area all day long, taking photographs and admiring the image. According to the Johnny O'Keefe Memorial Foundation- "This is and will be the central feature of all future annual Rock and Roll Festivals in years to come." Please visit the updated website www.kolozsy.com.au Presently working on Nurragingy Aboriginal Monument and new Exhibition pieces, traditional and modern abstract maquettes for monuments, which will be part of future one man exhibitions. Yours sincerely, Dr. Alex Sandor Kolozsy, CDVA Sculptor |
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| Hundreds gathered to witness the event as well as all TV and Press Media. | John O'Keefe Jnr, Vicky O'Keefe and Dr. Alex Sandor Kolozsy, the sculptor. | |
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| Facing South to Twin Towns Club NSW | Facing West to Hinterland Qld. |
There will soon be, a multimedia gadget near the statue
where you can see and hear stories about J.OK .
All money raised will help to pay the last debts of the statue.
It will have cost well over $100,000 when all is done.
The world famous sculptor donated all his time free !