Neil Young's Warehouse Burns Down

[jjl1118]

Here is truly sorrowful story:

Neil Young's Peninsula Warehouse Burns By Ian S. Port, Tue., Nov. 9 2010 @ 8:24AM ?

The San Carlos warehouse Neil Young uses to store memorabilia from his more than 40-year career in music went up in flames this morning.

The fire caused an estimated $1 million in damages, according to firefighters. It's unclear yet what was damaged, but Young keeps guitars, vintage cars, paintings, and other valuables in the space.

The old warehouse, which did not have sprinklers, held at least six of Young's vintage cars. Firefighters estimate that they saved 60 to 70 percent of the contents, and haven't called the fire suspicious.

 

[chazmo]

Oh my. I'm sure that was a huge loss. A lot of fine guitars, no doubt!

 

[frankieb]

Not the Tweed Deluxes.....NO!!! Glad it sounds like they were able to save quite a bit.

 

[twocorgis]

Here is truly sorrowful story:

Neil Young's Peninsula Warehouse Burns By Ian S. Port, Tue., Nov. 9 2010 @ 8:24AM ?

The San Carlos warehouse Neil Young uses to store memorabilia from his more than 40-year career in music went up in flames this morning.

The fire caused an estimated $1 million in damages, according to firefighters. It's unclear yet what was damaged, but Young keeps guitars, vintage cars, paintings, and other valuables in the space.

The old warehouse, which did not have sprinklers, held at least six of Young's vintage cars. Firefighters estimate that they saved 60 to 70 percent of the contents, and haven't called the fire suspicious.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Neil's not only one of my all-time favorite artists, we share the same birthday. That sucks. He's been releasing a lot of archival stuff lately. I fear some of that might have been lost.

 

[frankieb]

Doesn't sound good, did some searching and found a news post stating that fire crews reported cases and cases of musical gear and guitars were burned. A reporter had stated that among the burnt items were guitars and songs :shock: Man, what a downer for sure Neil Young is the artist that most influenced me to start playing guitar.

 

[devellis]

Can the members of lynyrd skynyrd account for their whereabouts during the time in question?

 

[Nigel Wickwire]

Can the members of lynyrd skynyrd account for their whereabouts during the time in question?

I think most of 'em are in the ground.


Eeeeeww! That was morbid.

~nw

 

[adorshki]

I think these guys would be the more likely suspects anyway:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_sY2rjxq6M
:roll:

 

[Don]

Man, DIG those bell bottoms and platforms!

 

[Yoko Oh No]

I wonder if the warehouse had a big sign on it that read:

Neil Young's Peninsula Warehouse


???? Just wondering.

 

[hojo199]

Oh no: pre war Martin D-45's and Gretsch White Falcons

 

[adorshki]

I wonder if the warehouse had a big sign on it that read:
Neil Young's Peninsula Warehouse
???? Just wondering.

Nope. Ease your mind.

 

[adorshki]

Oh no: pre war Martin D-45's and Gretsch White Falcons

Used those models in Buffalo Springfield. Maybe the actual guitars.

 

[probos]

Man, that's terrible. Hopefully not too many guitars were burned up. At least no one was hurt.

 

[6L6]

Neil doesn't own a Pre War D-45. The D-45 you see him playing is from around '69 or so.

C,S,N,&Y all got their D-45's at the same time. All Brz rosewood of course.

Stills does have a Pre War D-45 and I had the opportunity to play it back in the early 80's. Fantastic instrument, just as you would expect.

6

 

[frettedstrings]

I was sent this Youtube Video of "Neil" singing "Old Man". 1971

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An2a1_Do_fc

 

[JerryR]

No Guilds I hope :shock: Taylors no problem - but I pray NO GUILDS lost to the flames :!: :roll:

 

[adorshki]

Neil doesn't own a Pre War D-45. The D-45 you see him playing is from around '69 or so.
C,S,N,&Y all got their D-45's at the same time. All Brz rosewood of course.
Stills does have a Pre War D-45 and I had the opportunity to play it back in the early 80's. Fantastic instrument, just as you would expect.
6

Nice historical note. I remember reading about Stills' guitars now, thanks for the refresher.

 

[capnjuan]

Report says loss might have been self-inflicted. He must feel helpless ...