British rocker issues urgent plea after sentimental items stolen in north London
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TRNSMT day one as thousands descend on Glasgow Green with 50 Cent set to headline
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Evening Standard
4 days ago
- Evening Standard
British rocker issues urgent plea after sentimental items stolen in north London
The 34-year-old singer-songwriter, known for hits like Let It Go and Hold Back the River, revealed the instruments were taken on Tuesday, July 1 as he prepares to head out on tour.
Metro
4 days ago
- Metro
Rock star appeals to fans for help after revealing heartbreaking robbery
James Bay has appealed for help after two of his vintage guitars with 'great sentimental value' were stolen from his car in London. The Let It Go hitmaker, 34, has just released a new album and was preparing for his 2025 tour when the robbery occurred. He appealed to fans to keep their eyes peeled for the 1960s Silvertone sunburst acoustic and cherry red, double P90 1969 Epiphone Al Caiola, taken on Tuesday, July 1. 'Hey everyone, this is my first experience of this (lucky to have avoided it until now),' he wrote on Instagram. 'Tuesday 1st July, I had 2 guitars stolen from my car in North London. 'These are two vintage instruments of great sentimental value.' He then asked if anyone 'sees or hears of them anywhere' to please message him or email his team at info@ 'I'd really love to get them back,' James added. 'Please ask any guitar players/collectors you know, or local or online stores. 'Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks x.' He also shared pictures of both guitars, hoping it will help fans identify them if they see them around. James lives around North London, where the robbery took place, but is set to be on tour around Europe and South Africa this year – with a stop in Hitchin this month. Hitchin is Give Me A Reason singer's hometown, where he met childhood sweetheart and wife Lucy Smith. The pair tied the knot in 2022, having been together since they were around 16 years old. In October 2021, they welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Ada Violet. More Trending Best known for the track Hold Back The River, James has two Brit Awards, an Ivor Novello and has been nominated for three Grammys. Last year, he released the album Changes All The Time, which had major collaborations from the likes of The Lumineers, Noah Kahan and Brandon Flowers (of The Killers). Noah, who just played BST Hyde Park, and James have worked together regularly over the years, with the Stick Season star inviting him on tour last year. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The best and worst-paid UK cities revealed — how does yours compare? MORE: Prince William joins survivors and bereaved at emotional 7/7 memorial MORE: Teenage girls arrested after woman left with 'life-changing' stab wounds
