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#421292 - 08/30/07 10:39 AM
someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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venacom
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confirm / deny?
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#421312 - 08/30/07 11:09 AM
Re: someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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It's unfortunately true, but hopefully not the end of the story. CIMS just sent out this notice:
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, ³Keep us in your prayers, but have faith that we will be back stronger than ever." Groegerıs attitude, still positive in the wake of the devastating fire, is clearly an indication of whatıs 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, ²Looney Tunes is one of musicıs 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.²
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 http://www.looneytunescds.com/
For more information about the Coalition Of Independent Music Stores, please
visit: http://www.cimsmusic.com <http://www.cimsmusic.com>
Don VanCleave
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#421329 - 08/30/07 11:40 AM
Re: someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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BigPoppaPump
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Im numb right now. That was the store I bought my first LP,Cassette and CD's in. The first job I had outside the family biz. Some of the greatest times of my life were when I was working there. Im glad no one was hurt and I hope they come back bigger and better. I've had my differences with Karl over the years, but this plain sucks. I'm heading over there at lunch to see if there is anything I can do.
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#421338 - 08/30/07 12:06 PM
Re: someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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allTHEhits
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What a shame.
This really breaks my heart... 
These guys are true record guys and really love the music AND truly care about their customers.... a very rare occurrence in the (retail) biz today.
I'm gonna help out...and I hope everyone else can/does.
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#421403 - 08/30/07 02:23 PM
Re: someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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garyk
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Oh my, this is disturbing. Karl Jr. and his staff are so supportive of local/up and coming artists. Really hope that can come back stronger than ever, and hope to be able to help them do that.
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#421415 - 08/30/07 02:49 PM
Re: someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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BigPoppaPump
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I was just there. Really heartbreaking. I spoke to Jamie,Karl's brother and he was like a zombie.He'd been there since around midnite last nite. Karl was busy with the insurance adjuster. The goal is to be open by Dec.1. I know Long Island can't afford to lose this institution, so let's all do what we can to help.
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#421652 - 08/31/07 02:19 AM
Re: someone told me looney toons burned down last nite
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Very sad, indeed. One of the last, GREAT independent record stores in the U.S.
And in a way, a metaphor for the recorded music business at the moment...
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#421658 - 08/31/07 03:53 AM
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This SUCKS !!! I am a transplanted LI'er but everytime I went 'home' I would make sure I visited Looney Tunes !! I was just there in mid-July...I have been a customer since the 1970's and have bought many, many albums and CD's there - used to love the cut-out bins and can still remember buying a vinyl promo copy of Cheap Trick's 'At Budokan' for probably $3 before it was officially released stateside by Epic...
If you (re)build it, they will come !!!
Edited by TempoRelentless (08/31/07 03:55 AM)
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#421671 - 08/31/07 08:34 AM
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Never knew so many Ropers centered in Long Island. Sweet.
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#421689 - 08/31/07 09:40 AM
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jimi lalumia
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and the centre of it all is right here in lovely Lake Ronkompton..yeah, bay-beeee...
so sorry to the guys at Looney Tunes, if there's a fund raiser, give me a call...
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