Priceless Heart Instruments Stolen Before AC Show – Reward Offered

The rock band Heart is asking for your help. They are even offering a reward.

The band played at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday, May 31st, to kick off their tour.

But, on Friday night, after their instruments and gear had been set up on stage in preparation for the Saturday show, someone stole two valuable instruments that had been with band members for years, and they want them back.

Heart's Instruments Stolen in Atlantic City

Members of Heart are said to be heartbroken about the loss of two instruments stolen while they were in Atlantic City.

Band members “were devastated to discover that two irreplaceable instruments were stolen from the venue, where gear had been set up” the night before the show, according to a press release.

Heart’s tour manager, Tony Moon, said the band is offering a reward for information about who stole them and where they are.

“A reward is being offered for any information leading to their return. Anyone with knowledge of the theft or whereabouts of the instruments is urged to come forward”

 

The Instruments Stolen

You can tell by how these instruments are described that they have great sentimental value.

A press release describes them as “a custom-built, one-of-a-kind purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with a hand-painted headstock, crafted specifically for Nancy Wilson (and) a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years.”

Heart's guitarist and co-founder Nancy Wilson put it this way.

“These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they’re extensions of our musical souls. The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul’s mandolin has been with him for decades. We’re heartbroken, and we’re asking for their safe return — no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.”

A reward is being offered for any information leading to their return. Anyone with information is asked to email tour manager Tony Moon at tonymoon@me.com.

Heart's Legacy

Influenced by the greats of rock 'n' roll in the early 70s, Ann and Nancy Wilson helped found Heart and led the band to success in the 1970s and 80s. With many line-up changes over the years, Heart is still at it, delivering memorable rockers and hits like "What About You,” “These Dreams,” and “Alone."