Blues legend Joe Bonamassa has been forced to evacuate a portion of his renowned guitar collection from his “Nerdville West” museum due to the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.
UPDATE
Joe has just posted on Instagram that Nerdville West has survived.
Joe Bonamassa Evacuates Guitars from Nerdville
Blues rock titan Joe Bonamassa has been forced to evacuate some of his legendary guitar collection from his “Nerdville West” museum due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The musician, renowned for his extensive collection of vintage instruments, shared updates on his Instagram page, expressing his deep concern and uncertainty.
“It’s not in my hands anymore,” Bonamassa wrote, acknowledging the helplessness he feels as a curator. “It’s my lifetime of work. I knew this day would come eventually but just not today. So far so good tonight but the situation is very fluid.”
Wildfires Rage in Los Angeles
Bonamassa’s Nerdville West, located in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles, is a renowned destination for guitar enthusiasts, housing an astonishing array of vintage instruments, amplifiers, and recording equipment.
The collection boasts some of the most iconic and historically significant pieces in the world, including rare Les Pauls, Stratocasters, Telecasters, and vintage amplifiers from Fender, Marshall, and Vox.
These current wildfires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, have wreaked havoc across the Los Angeles region, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
The situation remains fluid and unpredictable, with the threat of further fire damage looming.
Bonamassa expressed his gratitude to the firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to contain the blazes, acknowledging the immense risks they are facing. He also shared a poignant image of the smoke-filled Los Angeles skyline, conveying the gravity of the situation and expressing his heartbreak for those impacted by the fires.
Nerdville West
This is not the first time Nerdville West has faced the threat of fire. Last year, a brush fire nearly engulfed the collection while Bonamassa was on tour. This recent incident is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of irreplaceable treasures to natural disasters.
The fate of Bonamassa’s collection remains uncertain, but the musician’s fans and the wider music community are holding their breath, hoping that his prized possessions will stay safe. This situation highlights the importance of preserving musical heritage and the devastating impact of natural disasters on cultural treasures.
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