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San Francisco Chronicle
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘70s rock band offers reward for ‘irreplaceable' stolen instruments
Storied rock band Heart is asking fans to help it recover two custom instruments that were stolen on the eve of its summer tour. Singer and guitarist Nancy Wilson's 'custom-built, one-of-a-kind purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with a hand-painted headstock' and multi-instrumentalist Paul Moak's 'vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin' were among the items discovered to be missing, according to a statement posted to Wilson's Instagram account. The 'irreplaceable' instruments are believed to have been taken from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., where the group's Royal Flush Tour kicked off on Saturday, May 31. Heart's members say the gear had been set up at the venue the day before the show. The trek is due to stop at San Francisco's Chase Center on Aug. 10. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls,' Wilson said in the social media statement, shared Tuesday, June 3. The post also includes photographs of the missing pieces. 'We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return—no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' In an effort to recover the items, Heart is offering an unspecified reward to anyone who can provide information leading to their return. Those with tips should contact the band's tour manager, Tony Moon at tonymoon@ The Grammy-nominated group first rose to prominence in the mid-1970s, with breakout singles 'Magic Man' and 'Crazy on You' reaching the Billboard Hot 100 upon their release in 1975. While band members have shifted over the years, the group's current lineup consists of Wilson and her sister Ann, Moak, Ryan Waters, Ryan Wariner, Tony Lucindo and Sean T. Lane.
Chicago Tribune
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return. The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls,' Nancy Wilson said in a statement issued by the group. 'We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return— no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Heart is led by Wilson and her sister, Ann, who have made music together since the '70s and have had hits like 'Magic Man,' 'Crazy on You' and 'Alone.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.
Washington Post
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return. The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years.
San Francisco Chronicle
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return. The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls," Nancy Wilson said in a statement issued by the group. "We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return— no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Heart is led by Wilson and her sister, Ann, who have made music together since the '70s and have had hits like 'Magic Man,' 'Crazy on You' and 'Alone.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.
Winnipeg Free Press
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return. The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls,' Nancy Wilson said in a statement issued by the group. 'We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return— no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Heart is led by Wilson and her sister, Ann, who have made music together since the '70s and have had hits like 'Magic Man,' 'Crazy on You' and 'Alone.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.
