According to the BBC, Peter Buck has had his prized Rickenbacker Electric stolen. A reward for the return of the Rickenbacker guitar, which was stolen following a concert in Finland, has been offered by the band. It was taken from the stage after the gig in Helsinki on their current tour.
Buck has used the guitar both live and in the studio since the band released their debut EP Chronic Town in 1982."Needless to say, this instrument means a great deal to Peter and to REM," the band said.
They added: "It is our sincere hope that whoever is responsible for the loss, or whoever has information which can help recover the guitar, will come forward to receive a generous reward, no questions asked."
Ironically enough (pardon the pun), rock band Iron Maiden asked their fans to be on the lookout for a guitar stolen after a concert in Athens. The British group offered a signed tour jacket and a letter of thanks from guitarist Adrian Smith as a reward.
I have a prized '76 Les Paul Deluxe that I have always guarded with my life. It would be like losing a child or something. Hope he gets it back soon.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
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