Bunch of thieving ba**ards!!!

DenMan

10 years saving up for all their equipment and instruments and then robbed!

Bunch of thieving ba**ards!!!

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/06/12/led-zeppelin-cover-band-dazed-and-confused-after-thieves-swipe-40000-worth-of-music-equipment/

AnonoBoy

Do they not have insurance?

Jester252

Were they any good

DenMan

Very good band. Been following them since 2007. Not sure about the insurance. They are doing shows soon and hoping people can help them out.

stovelid

DenMan wrote: »

10 years saving up for all their equipment and instruments and then robbed!

Bunch of thieving ba**ards!!!

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/06/12/led-zeppelin-cover-band-dazed-and-confused-after-thieves-swipe-40000-worth-of-music-equipment/

Heartbreaker.







/duh duh duh duh duh

SouthTippBass

Jester252 wrote: »

Were they any good

Ah, yeah! They are!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6noToYSqQ

Bad Panda

Pfft! Tribute band? Forgive if me if I don't cry myself to sleep.

Making a quick buck off other bands' success by forming a 'tribute band' is just lazy. Nobody needs a tribute band.

And don't tell me they do it for the love of the music and nothing else!

stovelid

Bad Panda wrote: »

Making a quick buck off other bands' success by forming a 'tribute band' is just lazy. Nobody needs a tribute band.
!

Lighten up.

Rented Mule

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Do they not have insurance?

Not while on the road.

I got an e-mail the day after this happened from a friend in California that plays in an AC/DC tribute band. This is devastating to these musicians, because this is how they make their living. I hope they find these ****ers and they get what is coming to them.

There seems to be a lot of this happening to traveling musicians lately. I know that Tom Petty recently had their practice facility robbed (they were fortunate to have everything later recovered). Guthrie Govan and his band were hit while in Rome with an extensive list of gear being taken.

AnonoBoy

Rented Mule wrote: »

Not while on the road.

That's a f*cker. It'd be like if you were a footballer and you woke up one morning to find some d*ckhead had robbed your legs.

stovelid

AnonoBoy wrote: »

That's a f*cker. It'd be like if you were a footballer and you woke up one morning to find some d*ckhead had robbed your legs.

Except most cities don't have leg shops.

SouthTippBass

Bad Panda wrote: »

Pfft! Tribute band? Forgive if me if I don't cry myself to sleep.

Making a quick buck off other bands' success by forming a 'tribute band' is just lazy. Nobody needs a tribute band.

And don't tell me they do it for the love of the music and nothing else!

Bad joke or bad troll? Whats lazy about a 10 year+$40,000 investment?

Rented Mule

Bad Panda wrote: »

Pfft! Tribute band? Forgive if me if I don't cry myself to sleep.

Making a quick buck off other bands' success by forming a 'tribute band' is just lazy. Nobody needs a tribute band.

And don't tell me they do it for the love of the music and nothing else!

Elvis Costello said it back in the 70s. Every musician is a thief and a magpie.

I've known many musician's that use their tribute bands in order to get their original music heard. We used to follow a Pink Floyd cover band back in the 80s who would open for themselves and do their originals.

The state of music today is in a shambles because of shows like X-Factor and American Idol. The idea that the 'one hit wonder' is more important to the record industry is a criminal. Money is not spent on trying to develop bands anymore, so they have to play wherever they can just to be heard.

I'll also go as far to say that if there weren't many of these 'tribute bands' out there, you would see some amazing performers music fade away with time. These bands keep an interest in these bands going, which in turn keeps the original catalogs selling as well as merchandise for these performers.

AnonoBoy

stovelid wrote: »

Except most cities don't have leg shops.

I dunno about that. I can get you a set of legs by three o'clock this afternoon. With nail polish.

dilallio

What a shame.

This would not have happened if they had their Black Dog looking after the van! I'd say they were Dazed and Confused when they realised what was happening, but with some contributions and a Whole Lotta Love from all the fans, they'll soon be able to Ramble On.

sorry

Boombastic

stovelid wrote: »

Except most cities don't have leg shops.

Surely the second hand shop would be able to fix him up in someway?




ba boom tish

Wossack

the lead singers name is Swan Montgomery?

>.>

Bad Panda

Rented Mule wrote: »

Elvis Costello said it back in the 70s. Every musician is a thief and a magpie.

I've known many musician's that use their tribute bands in order to get their original music heard. We used to follow a Pink Floyd cover band back in the 80s who would open for themselves and do their originals.

The state of music today is in a shambles because of shows like X-Factor and American Idol. The idea that the 'one hit wonder' is more important to the record industry is a criminal. Money is not spent on trying to develop bands anymore, so they have to play wherever they can just to be heard.

I'll also go as far to say that if there weren't many of these 'tribute bands' out there, you would see some amazing performers music fade away with time. These bands keep an interest in these bands going, which in turn keeps the original catalogs selling as well as merchandise for these performers.

You make some good points.

But at the end of the day, they're playing someone elses music. There's nothing creative or talented about them (that they're showing, besides playing instruments).

Just not for me.

I wouldn't say it's only X Factor and American Idol that's the problem, the problem trancends genres too I think.

I mean, look at all the indie/country/folk bands and musicians there are. Most that get played or gig it's usually their first or second album/concert here.

Then they fade into obscurity because something 'new' has come along.

Nobody follows bands anymore really, because there's just overkill in the industry with something/someone 'new' coming out every day.

Shryke

Jesus someone is in a grouchy mood. Grouch grouch grouch.

Plazaman

Don't have to go to LA to have your equipment robbed.

http://www.broadsheet.ie/2012/06/18/handsome-paddys-gear/

SouthTippBass

Bad Panda wrote: »

You make some good points.

But at the end of the day, they're playing someone elses music. There's nothing creative or talented about them (that they're showing, besides playing instruments).

Just not for me.

I wouldn't say it's only X Factor and American Idol that's the problem, the problem trancends genres too I think.

I mean, look at all the indie/country/folk bands and musicians there are. Most that get played or gig it's usually their first or second album/concert here.

Then they fade into obscurity because something 'new' has come along.

Nobody follows bands anymore really, because there's just overkill in the industry with something/someone 'new' coming out every day.

Maybe stop judging music by what you watch on telly, and go see some real bands live? There are plenty of good bands around with big followings, but you have to go out to see them. And sometimes those bands play some covers too.

ejmaztec

SouthTippBass wrote: »

Ah, yeah! They are!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6noToYSqQ

If they were too good, Jimmy Page probably did it.

Rented Mule

Bad Panda wrote: »

You make some good points.

But at the end of the day, they're playing someone elses music. There's nothing creative or talented about them (that they're showing, besides playing instruments).

Just not for me.

I wouldn't say it's only X Factor and American Idol that's the problem, the problem trancends genres too I think.

I mean, look at all the indie/country/folk bands and musicians there are. Most that get played or gig it's usually their first or second album/concert here.

Then they fade into obscurity because something 'new' has come along.

Nobody follows bands anymore really, because there's just overkill in the industry with something/someone 'new' coming out every day.

I say this respectfully, but it sounds like it is more of an attention span issue more than a music issue.

I've been incredibly fortunate enough to see some of the greatest musicians/bands in the world in my lifetime. When I think about some of the concerts/festivals that I have seen, I am really left in awe. I'm going to guess that I am probably a good bit older than you (I'm 44). I've been going to see bands play since 1979. I just feel that you are really missing out on an incredible experience with that train of thought.

kevin65

I think people are missing (or choosing to miss) the point here. Some hardworking individuals have had all their equipment, the tools of their trade robbed by some scum.

Of course, if there wasn't a market for stolen goods, then there wouldn't be as much thievery going on.

Irish Guitarist

Bad Panda wrote: »

Pfft! Tribute band? Forgive if me if I don't cry myself to sleep.

Making a quick buck off other bands' success by forming a 'tribute band' is just lazy. Nobody needs a tribute band.

And don't tell me they do it for the love of the music and nothing else!

How dare they?!. After Led Zeppelin spent ages writing all their own lyrics. :mad:

smash

DenMan wrote: »

10 years saving up for all their equipment and instruments and then robbed!

Well that's not true is it...

"For a decade they had invested in and collected the instruments and gear that was stolen."

So it's just stuff they've bought over a 10 year period.

YFlyer

Bad Panda wrote: »

Pfft! Tribute band? Forgive if me if I don't cry myself to sleep.

Making a quick buck off other bands' success by forming a 'tribute band' is just lazy. Nobody needs a tribute band.

And don't tell me they do it for the love of the music and nothing else!

Nobody's Fault but Mine.

Rented Mule

smash wrote: »

Well that's not true is it...

"For a decade they had invested in and collected the instruments and gear that was stolen."

So it's just stuff they've bought over a 10 year period.

Huh ?

The items stolen were all for the act.

List of Led Zepagain's stolen Gear...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1950's reissue guitar, Light Burst - Ser# 020560474
Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 reissue guitar, Cherry Sunburst - Ser# 009649
Gibson EDS1275 guitar, Heritage Cherry - Ser# CS-52190
Danelectro 59-DC guitar, black & white
Taylor 514CE Acoustic guitar - Ser# 980915107
Mojave Coyote amp head
Janal Cases Custom pedalboard case
TC Electronix Polytune
Ibanez Turbo Tube Screamer
Boss Octaver
Boss Giga Delay
Small Stone Phase Shifter
Boss Chorus
Cry Baby Wah Pedal
BBE Frequency Boost Pedal
Morley A/B Switcher
Burns Theramin
Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber Power Amp
Janal Cases Custom guitar flight case
Multi 7-guitar stand
Guitar cables
Flight briefcase
Boss tuner
Strings
3 brass slides
Custom guitar picks
Gaffer's tape
Misc tools
9 volt batteries

1 Ensoniq Kt -76 Keyboard
1 Gator GK-76 Keyboard Case
1 Gator GR-4PL-US Rack Case
1 E-mu Vintage Pro Sound Module w/sound card upgrades
1 E-mu Vintage Keys Plus Sound Module
1 Ensoniq MR Rack Sound Module
1 Kurzweil PC-2R Sound Module w/Orchestral and Classic Keys Upgrade
1 Midiman 6-Channel Mixer
4 6' Midi Cables
4 8' Monster Rock Instrument Cables with angled connectors
3 Live Wire 1.5 Foot Power Cables
1 12 foot Monster Midi Cable
1 Fender Jazz Bass w/active pick-ups
1 Markbass CMD 102P 2x10 Tilt-back Bass Combo
1 Markbass Standard 151HR rear ported Neo 1x15 bass cabinet
1 10 Foot Monster S-100 Speaker Cable with Speakon Connectors
1 15 Foot Live Wire Power Cable
1 Customized banner with John Paul Jones symbol
1 Boss A/B-2 2 Way Switch
2 10 Foot Keyboard Instrument Monster Cables

2 Shure SM 57 Mics
1 Shure SM 58 Mic
1 AKG D112 Kick drum mic
1 Sennheiser e602 kick drum mic
3 Sennheiser e 604 Drums mics
2 Sennheiser e 504 Drums mic
1 Sennheiser e835 Vocal Mic
1 Oktava MK-012-01 Cond mic
1 Boss DD6 Digital Delay pedal
1 Sansa Fuze MP3 player 4 GB
3 25' Live wire Mic cables
1 Bag of Misc adapters and connectors

24" Zildjian ride cymbal
(2) 20" Zildjian crash cymbals
(2) 15" Hi-hat cymbals
SBC Cymbal case
26" Ludwig Amber Vistalite Bass Drum
26" Bass drum case

Shure PSM 900 in ear monitor system
SKB rack case
SKB molded case
Shure green bullet mic
Furman 15 Amp Power Conditioner with Pull-out Lights
Yamaha SPX990
7 blues harps
AKG C 535 mic
3 mic cables
3 balanced qrt cables
Steam inhaler
1 Customized banner with Robert Plant symbol

DenMan

Rented Mule...The list of that itinerary is truly shocking! The extent of it is appalling! Poor guys!

smash

Rented Mule wrote: »

Huh ?

The items stolen were all for the act.

yes, but they didn't save for 10 years to buy them. It's just stuff they bought over the last 10 years.

Kolido

FYP

Rented Mule wrote: »

Huh ?

The items stolen were all for the act.

List of Gear I have for sale...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1950's reissue guitar, Light Burst - Ser# 020560474
Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 reissue guitar, Cherry Sunburst - Ser# 009649
Gibson EDS1275 guitar, Heritage Cherry - Ser# CS-52190
Danelectro 59-DC guitar, black & white
Taylor 514CE Acoustic guitar - Ser# 980915107
Mojave Coyote amp head
Janal Cases Custom pedalboard case
TC Electronix Polytune
Ibanez Turbo Tube Screamer
Boss Octaver
Boss Giga Delay
Small Stone Phase Shifter
Boss Chorus
Cry Baby Wah Pedal
BBE Frequency Boost Pedal
Morley A/B Switcher
Burns Theramin
Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber Power Amp
Janal Cases Custom guitar flight case
Multi 7-guitar stand
Guitar cables
Flight briefcase
Boss tuner
Strings
3 brass slides
Custom guitar picks
Gaffer's tape
Misc tools
9 volt batteries

1 Ensoniq Kt -76 Keyboard
1 Gator GK-76 Keyboard Case
1 Gator GR-4PL-US Rack Case
1 E-mu Vintage Pro Sound Module w/sound card upgrades
1 E-mu Vintage Keys Plus Sound Module
1 Ensoniq MR Rack Sound Module
1 Kurzweil PC-2R Sound Module w/Orchestral and Classic Keys Upgrade
1 Midiman 6-Channel Mixer
4 6' Midi Cables
4 8' Monster Rock Instrument Cables with angled connectors
3 Live Wire 1.5 Foot Power Cables
1 12 foot Monster Midi Cable
1 Fender Jazz Bass w/active pick-ups
1 Markbass CMD 102P 2x10 Tilt-back Bass Combo
1 Markbass Standard 151HR rear ported Neo 1x15 bass cabinet
1 10 Foot Monster S-100 Speaker Cable with Speakon Connectors
1 15 Foot Live Wire Power Cable
1 Customized banner with John Paul Jones symbol
1 Boss A/B-2 2 Way Switch
2 10 Foot Keyboard Instrument Monster Cables

2 Shure SM 57 Mics
1 Shure SM 58 Mic
1 AKG D112 Kick drum mic
1 Sennheiser e602 kick drum mic
3 Sennheiser e 604 Drums mics
2 Sennheiser e 504 Drums mic
1 Sennheiser e835 Vocal Mic
1 Oktava MK-012-01 Cond mic
1 Boss DD6 Digital Delay pedal
1 Sansa Fuze MP3 player 4 GB
3 25' Live wire Mic cables
1 Bag of Misc adapters and connectors

24" Zildjian ride cymbal
(2) 20" Zildjian crash cymbals
(2) 15" Hi-hat cymbals
SBC Cymbal case
26" Ludwig Amber Vistalite Bass Drum
26" Bass drum case

Shure PSM 900 in ear monitor system
SKB rack case
SKB molded case
Shure green bullet mic
Furman 15 Amp Power Conditioner with Pull-out Lights
Yamaha SPX990
7 blues harps
AKG C 535 mic
3 mic cables
3 balanced qrt cables
Steam inhaler
1 Customized banner with Robert Plant symbol

Who the **** are Led Zeppelin......