Looney Tunes Record Store Catches Fire
posted by Matt on August 30th, 2007 in Industry News, Music, News
The very poplular Long Island music store Looney Tunes caught fire last night. They are saying a faulty electrical cord was the source.
August 30, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LONGSTANDING LONG ISLAND INDEPENDENT MUSIC STORE, LOONEY TUNES FALLS TO OVERNIGHT FIRE
PLANS TO REBUILD THE STORE ARE ALREADY BEING DISCUSSED
West Babylon, NY: Looney Tunes, the longstanding, nationwide renowned independent record retailer experienced a devastating fire last night. The cause, arson investigators say, was a faulty extension cord.
The decimated 4,000 square foot record store has been the toast of not only its native Long Island, but also a national testimony to the perseverance of the independent music retailer. In an age when much of the general outlook seems bleak, Looney Tunes is 35 years standing. The family owned business, first opened by Karl Groeger in 1971, now run by his sons Karl, Jr and Jaime, has not only thrived over much of its years in business, but it has also boasted high profile in-store appearances such as Ice T, Ozzy Osbourne and Staind, whose 2001 rooftop in-store performance attracted 7,500 fans to the store.
The intention at press time is to rebuild Looney Tunes as soon as possible. Despite hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise and memorabilia including 57 autographed guitars and countless Gold and Platinum records destroyed, owner Karl Groeger, Jr, asks customers and fans, “Keep us in your prayers, but have faith that we will be back stronger than ever.” Groeger’s attitude, still positive in the wake of the devastating fire, is clearly an indication of what’s made Looney Tunes work over the years- moving forward, despite the circumstances or the climate.
Looney Tunes is a long time member of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), an organization that supports the best music stores in the country. CIMS President Don Van Cleave reflected, “Looney Tunes is one of music¹s premier stores. Their focus on serving the music fans of Long Island is legendary. We will miss their energy while they rebuild and look forward to the store being even better when it reopens.”
Music industry folks wishing to send donations for the rebuilding of Looney Tunes can address their offerings to Don Van Cleave at the Coalition Of Independent Music Stores; 3738 4th Terrace North, Birmingham, AL 35222. This can include a financial donation, autographed memorabilia or award plaques.
For more information, please contact Perry Serpa at Good Cop Public Relations. Phone 718 261-0174, email: perry@goodcoppr.com.
For more information about Looney Tunes, please visit www.looneytunescds.com
For more information about the Coalition Of Independent Music Stores, please visit: www.cimsmusic.com
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They had a lot of great signed things in the store from just about any band you could imagine, all over the walls and the ceiling. It’s terrible that it all got destroyed. Though Karl Jr. is kind of a jerk. But oh, the days of pop punk instores there.