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R.E.M.'s Buck Short a Guitar; Reward Offered

It's not the end of the world as we know it, but it could be the end of an era. R.E.M. announced today that someone made off with founding member Peter Buck's signature...

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09:00 on September 10 2008

R.E.M. Extend Tour, Peter Buck's Guitar Stolen

Pitchfork — Photo by Aaron VanimereUh oh. Head to R.E.M.'s website right now and you'll find an urgent S.O.S. which pretty much says it all:Sadly, Peter [Buck]'s signature Rickenback... more info
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10:56 on September 10 2008

REM guitar stolen

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - "Generous reward" is promised for safe return of Buck's axe more info
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07:00 on September 10 2008

R.E.M. Latest Victims of Instrument Theft

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellSpinner.com: R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck is the latest rocker victimized by instrument theft as his signature black Rickenbacker 360 was lift... more info
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13:16 on September 10 2008

R.E.M. Signature Guitar Stolen In Helsinki, Reward Offered

Rolling Stone — Photo: Denholm/Getty R.E.M. has been hit with the stolen equipment epidemic, as Peter Buck’s signature guitar was taken from the stage following a gig in Helsinki, Finl... more info
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15:24 on September 10 2008

R.E.M.'s Buck Short a Guitar; Reward Offered

E! Online — It's not the end of the world as we know it, but it could be the end of an era. R.E.M. announced today that someone made off with founding member Peter Buck's signature... more info
R.E.M.
02:18 on September 11 2008

REM are the latest victims of instrument theft

Guardian Music — The rock'n'roll cat burglars strike again. This time, Peter Buck's guitar has gone walkies. Send for Interpol! (the police that is, not the band) more info
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07:22 on September 11 2008

REM Appeal To Find Stolen Guitar

XFM.co.uk — REM are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a Rickenbacker guitar stolen at the band's show in Helsinki. more info
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07:50 on September 11 2008

R.E.M. Experiences Instrument Theft

The Music Slut — Peter Buck's Rickenbacker 360 is gone. The band's official spokesperson declares: *This instrument means a great deal to Peter and to R.E.M. It is our sincere hope that w... more info
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08:07 on September 11 2008

Help! Bastards Stole R.E.M.’s Guitar

VH1 Blog — We thought Scandinavia was full of easy-going, lovey-dovey blondes, not guitar-stealing nogoodniks. Guess we were wrong. A couple nights ago in Helsinki, Peter Buck of R.... more info
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04:41 on September 12 2008

Early buzz: Sackhoff, 'Evil Dead,' R.E.M., 'Mother,' more

Pop Candy — It's Friday! We've made it through another week! Yesterday a migraine put me out of commission for a few hours, but today I'm back on the scene. Check out a few headlines... more info
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