REM guitarist Peter Buck has had his beloved Rickenbacker 360 guitar returned to him, after it was stolen from a dressing room in Helsinki.
Buck had played the instrument from the band’s 1982 debut EP ‘Chronic Town’ until their recent ‘Accelerate’ album. A trademark, the Rickenbacker’s distinctive jangly sound played a massive part in the global success of REM.
The instrument was stolen from a dressing room in Helsinki, prompting the band to issue a statement offering an un-named reward. Peter BUck is understandably delighted to have the instrument back in his hands, saying that “I’m looking forward to playing it tonight in Luxembourg.”
According to a statement by the band the instrument was returned after an anonymous tip off. REM manager Bertis Downs said “we were always hopeful it would turn up, and thanks to the efforts of a lot of people, we are thrilled to have it back in Peter’s possession.”
He added “we are grateful and very happy that it worked out this way.”
