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NEWS FLASH 8.5.08The Detroit Free Press reports that Iggy & The Stooges gear was stolen on the morning of Aug 4 in Montreal, Canada. Take a look at the equipment and keep an eye out for the instruments. Of course the band is continuing their tour with new and borrowed equipment.
"The Michigan-bred rock band is counting its losses after this morning’s theft of its rented tour truck, packed with all of the group’s instruments and stage gear.
The equipment’s dollar value is estimated to be in the tens of thousands, said Eric Fischer, the band’s road manager. But he described some items as priceless -- including the vintage Gibson bass that had been Mike Watts’ go-to instrument since his Minutemen days in the 1980s.
“That bass would go in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame someday if we could find it,†said Fischer. “We’re all just gutted.â€Find pictures of the equipment and more information on Mike Watt's Hoot Page:
http://www.hootpage.com/stoogesstolenstuff/stoogesstolenstuf
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Check out the online punkzine DISTORTED from the UK! A great read with great pics! The JUNE 08 issue is online now! These folks are doing a great job of getting this zine out each month....so head on over and check it out!!!!
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Sounds Like: I just want to say thanks to George Carlin for making me laugh for so many years. George was an honest comedian and told it as he saw it! RIP..........What a sad day.
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Type of Label: Indie