Heart Suffers a Devastating Theft Just Before Tour Kickoff
"Nancy Wilson laments and pleads for the secure recovery": Two "indispensable" musical pieces allegedly taken prior to Heart's concert tour.
Heart's world is shattered as two "irreplaceable" instruments, a one-of-a-kind baritone Telecaster custom-made for Nancy Wilson and a 25-year-old vintage Gibson EM-50 mandolin owned by Paul Moak, have mysteriously vanished. The theft occurred at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City as the band prepped for their June tour.
The band was gearing up for their performance on May 30, the day before the tour was set to begin, but they were left reeling when they discovered the instruments gone. The empty space left by these unique tools of their musical expression left them "devastated".
The band members consider these instruments more than mere instruments; they're extensions of their musical souls. Nancy Wilson even goes as far as describing her custom Telecaster as an extension of her very own self, and Paul Moak's mandolin as a long-time companion. The duo appeals for their safe return, no questions asked. The instruments' priceless value to the band is immeasurable.
A reward is being offered to anyone with information about the stolen treasures. Interested parties can contact tour manager, Tony Moon at [email protected].
Heart, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, are currently touring with fellow hall of famers Cheap Trick and Squeeze, celebrating 40 years since the release of their blockbuster self-titled album.
Acoustic Guitars and Compromises
Recently, Nancy Wilson talked about the making of Heart's 1985 album and how her love for acoustic guitars led to some pressures from producer Ron Nevison. She explained that while she held her acoustics in high regard, they were urged to ditch them if they aimed for contemporary resonance. Though the album marked a global success for the band, she maintains no regrets about the compromises they had to make[1][2].
This latest tour comes after a cancellation of their 2024 tour due to Ann Wilson's cancer treatment. Wilson vowed they'd be back, and shetrue to her word. The loss of the two instruments only adds to the heartbreak[1][2].
As hopeful as we are that these stories sometimes have happy endings, as seen when Nuno Bettencourt's prized Washburn was recovered after an onstage theft, we can only hold our breath and hope the same can happen for Heart's beloved instruments[1][2].
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- The rock band Heart offers a reward for the safe return of their stolen instruments: a custom-built purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar crafted for Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin belonging to Paul Moak.
- The theft occurred at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City just before a scheduled performance.
- The reward amount remains unspecified, but the band emphasized the sentimental and artistic value of the instruments.
- The instruments were taken from under the band's noses, leaving them devastated.
- Individuals with information can contact tour manager Tony Moon via email at [email protected].
[1] The Guardian[2] Ultimate Classic Rock
- The stolen instruments, a custom-built purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar meant for Nancy Wilson and a 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin owned by Paul Moak, were both unique extensions of Heart's musical expression, considered more than mere tools.
- The theft of these precious instruments occurred at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, causing immense devastation for the band members who view them as integral parts of their musical souls.
- The band members are appealing for their instruments' safe return, regardless of monetary value, emphasizing their sentimental and artistic worth.
- Interested parties with information about the stolen instruments can contact tour manager Tony Moon at [email protected] to receive the potential reward.
- Despite past challenges such as Ann Wilson's cancer treatment and subsequent cancellation of their 2024 tour, Heart continues to tour with Cheap Trick and Squeeze, celebrating their music and the various journeys it has led them on.
