Mark Levinson Announces Sponsorship Of MaCartney's U.S. Tour

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 

 Mark Levinson, manufacturers of the world's finest audio and video
systems, proudly announces their sponsorship of Paul McCartney's "US"
concert tour.   The 26-city tour by the legendary artist kicks off in
Miami on September 16th and wraps up on November 30th at the Staples
Center in Los Angeles. As a supporter of Paul McCartney's tour, the Mark
Levinson brand will maintain a highly visible presence at all 37 concert
shows.  In addition, Paul McCartney concert goers will have an
opportunity to win a Mark Levinson sound system in an exclusive
sweepstake available at select concert locations.  

 

 The "US" Tour coincides with McCartney's brand new album, "Chaos And
Creation In The Back Yard," his 20th studio recording since The Beatles.
The album marks an end to a nearly four-year hiatus since McCartney's
last studio recording, 2001's platinum certified "Driving Rain."  "Chaos
And Creation In The Back Yard" is a return to the basics for McCartney.
The album successfully fuses his undeniable song writing talents with
his unparalleled musicianship.  

 

Coveted by music aficionados worldwide, Mark Levinson has long been
regarded as the manufacturer of the world's most exclusive, precision
designed audio systems for the automotive industry and high-end consumer
home and theater products.  A division of Harman International, Mark
Levinson Brand components are widely renowned for their ability to
faithfully restore original recordings by extracting nuance and subtlety
through acoustical integrity and meticulous engineering.

 

"Pairing a great brand like Mark Levinson with Paul McCartney, one of
the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of music is an
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," states Joe Pullin, Harman/Becker
Automotive Systems Vice President of Global Marketing.  "Each continues
to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence and an unmatched
dedication to being the best in their respective fields."

 

Through its parent company Harman International, harman/kardon has
previously been a proud sponsor of Paul McCartney's 2003 "Back In The
World" tour. Over the last few years, Harman International and its
highly renowned JBL & Infinity audio brands has sponsored some of the
greatest names in Rock and Roll including: Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton,
The Eagles  and The Who.

 

Harman International is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high
fidelity audio products and electronic systems for the consumer and
professional markets.  With over two million vehicles on the road,
Harman has become the acknowledged leader in the field of Automotive
Infotainment technology integration.