Peter Sears gets his guitar back, and more

last updated 8 January 2015

Peter Sears gets his guitar back

When Pete Sears had his customized bass guitar stolen in 1978, the Jefferson Starship bassist knew it was irreplaceable. The instrument had a unique silver inlay shaped like a dragon, and was carved from the same block of wood used to make rock icon Jerry Garcia’s guitar. But now, 35 years after the guitar was stolen during a riot at a rock concert in Germany, a fan has stepped forward to return it to its original owner. Sears will soon get to play it with his new band, Moonalice. “I can’t wait to get it in my hands again,” he said.

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