# Rockstar Stage Thefts REM Guitar Stolen By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-12 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rem-guitar References: [nme](http://www.nme.com/news/rem/39617) & [remhq](http://www.remhq.com) Rock band REM is reeling after Peter Buck's signature guitar was stolen from the stage on September 9. The guitar disappeared after a gig the band played in Helsinki, Finland at the Finnair Stadium. Peter Buck's black Rickenbacker 360 guitar has been a crucial part of REM's history since it was first used for the band's 1982 debut 'Chronic Town.' There is a generous reward for information that leads to the return of the guitar to REM via fanclub@remtour.com or 706-353-6689 (country code 001, for those outside the US). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Live Event Security:** The trend of thefts at concerts highlights the need for innovative solutions to enhance security measures. - **Asset Tracking Technology:** The theft of a valuable guitar from a stage stresses the importance of implementing asset tracking technology to keep valuable equipment safe. - **Insurance for Performances:** The increase in instrument thefts at live performances creates an opportunity for the insurance industry to develop custom policies for musicians to protect their valuable assets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Security:** The security industry has the opportunity to innovate and develop new technologies for live event security to prevent theft at concerts and other live performances. - **Technology Solutions:** The music industry may benefit from implementing asset tracking technology to locate and recover stolen equipment, presenting an innovation opportunity for technology companies. - **Insurance:** The trend of instrument thefts at live performances creates an opportunity for insurance companies to develop custom insurance policies that cater to the unique risks of musicians and performers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Punk-Inspired Bass Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-dirnt.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Charitable Guitar Teleases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-special-double.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md) - [High-End Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/player-plus-meteora.md) - [Guitar Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-garage-miami.md) - [Signature Modern Bass Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bass-guitar.md) - [Exclusive Musician-Inspired Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Limited-Edition-HER-STRATOCASTER-Guitar.md)