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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.
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