Gear stolen from Pete Riley and band

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Bass pedal and a wealth of guitar gear taken

Rhythm tutor Pete Riley has been the victim of a van break-in and gear theft during a tour of Italy.

Pete had been touring with Guthrie and Seth Govan and Dave Kilminster when their van was broken into in Rome.

A DW 5000 double bass drum pedal was taken from Pete, while all kinds of guitar gear was stolen form the rest of the band.

For a full list of the gear taken head here.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of any of the gear please get in touch with the band via the link above.

Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).

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