Local History Film – Eternal Flame: Bob Kelly Music Legacy

Please join us at the Library on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, for a showing of the recent documentary film Eternal Flame: Bob Kelly Music Legacy.  Written by author Angie Klink, and filmed by her son Jack Klink, the documentary captures the story of local musician Bob Kelly and the impact of his family’s love for music.  From West Lafayette straight through the annals of pop music history, Bob Kelly’s Music Legacy has a surprisingly far reach.

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Narrated by Peter Coyote, ‘Eternal Flame’ documents how Tom Kelly, member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, carried his father, Bob Kelly’s musical torch to great heights and paid it forward to inspire generations to come.

Tom is one of the most successful songwriters of the past 25 years. Along with lyricist Billy Steinberg, he wrote five consecutive Billboard #1 hits from 1985 to 1989: Madonna’s ‘Like A Virgin,’ Cindy Lauper’s ‘True Colors,’ Heart’s ‘Alone,’ Whitney Huston’s ‘So Emotional,’ and The Bangles’ ‘Eternal Flame.’

Today, the Bob Kelly Performing Arts Center at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Indiana, stands as a testament to the Kellys’ burning musical passion. The innovative center serves to spark the joy of music in young people.

Presented by the West Lafayette Schools Education Foundation.

This event is free and open to the public.  No registration is required.  Angie Klink will be offering some of her published books for sale and signing, including WBAA: 100 Years as the Voice of Purdue and The Deans’ Bible: Five Purdue Women and Their Quest for Equality