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Nancy Wilson’s stolen custom Telecaster has been found by police
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was swiped on the eve of Heart’s current tour, but Paul Moak’s cherished Gibson mandolin is still missing

Man arrested for Heart instrument theft – but the “one-of-a-kind” instruments are still missing
By Phil Weller published
The instruments were stolen before the band’s show at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City last week, and the police have issued a plea for their return

Nancy Wilson says two “irreplaceable” instruments have been stolen ahead of Heart’s tour
By Phil Weller published
A custom-made baritone Tele and a vintage Gibson mandolin have been taken from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City – and the Heart camp is offering a reward for their return
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Nancy Wilson knew Heart had to adapt to survive the excesses of the 1980s – but she didn’t expect their greatest success
By Mark McStea published
Heart's self-titled 1985 album was just what the doctor ordered, ushering in a triumphant second act for the iconic Seattle rockers

Nancy Wilson says she felt pressured to ditch the acoustics as Heart went for the mainstream in 1985
By Phil Weller published
The band’s self-titled eighth record saw them evolving into a mainstream superpower, but Wilson would clash with producer Ron Nevison over the use of acoustic guitars

Shane Fontayne on the kindness of Mick Ronson, serving the Boss – and playing Stairway for Jimmy Page
By Andrew Daly published
His career highs include surprising Stevie Van Zandt with an improvised part, jamming with U2, and playing Stairway To Heaven with the Heart sisters while Jimmy Page was guest of honor

Nancy Wilson on ignoring the people that tried to stop her becoming a guitarist
By Janelle Borg published
Wilson talks about how crucial her parents' support was for her to make headway in her music career.

“Grunge literally put electric guitar rock back on the map”: Nancy Wilson explains why Seattle has produced so many guitar heroes
By Jacob Uitti published
The Heart legend looks back at the prolific musical legacy of her hometown in this exclusive excerpt from new book The Sound of Seattle
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