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Blaze Bayley Has Customized Bike Stolen

posted Nov 28, 2008 at 6:36 AM by Diamond Oz.  (28 Comments)

Blaze Bayley's official website has posted the following message online:

"As you may or may not know, Blaze is a member of his very own Black Bike Club as he rides his customised Virago 1100, which is....of course...black. Among the other members is myself who rides a Moto Guzzi California 1100, which is, of course, white. While this may actually stretch the apparent membership criteria of a 'Black Bike Club' I prefer to think of myself as the Lone Ranger atop his trusty steed 'Silver', as opposed to Blaze's Tonto.

"Anyway.....that's not my point. Blaze's bike was stolen from outside his house on Monday night. This is (and you riders out there will understand) one of the scummiest, lowest, dirtiest things that could happen. Fortunately, the bike has been recovered by the Police and is soon to be back home where the beast belongs.

"However, we would still very much like to know who did it, as we would like to discuss the event with the perpetrator(s). If anybody hears anything about this matter.....could you please let us know?"

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28 Comments on "Blaze Bayley Has Customized Bike Stolen"

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1. Diamond Oz writes:

Jesus Christ this man has the worst luck! When he comes back to Swindon I'm buying him a pint!

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 10:37 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. ZT writes:

That sucks......

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 10:56 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. That_One_Guy writes:

This poor dude has the worst luck ever.. I feel so sorry for him.

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 11:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Txmetalhead writes:

He is a cool guy - terrible thing to happen to him. I happen to like his vocal style..however..I am sure I am in the minority.

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 12:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. citrus_tea writes:

At least he got his bike back.

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 7:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. citrus_tea writes:

.... I just checked some of the earlier Blaze news items from this year... please ignore the previous quip, the guy really has had a lousy year. I hope 2009 brings him happier times.

# Nov 28, 2008 @ 7:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. rob writes:

Blaze has had a really bad year, He only has had his life back on track and suffers a great tragedy
I hope that the sod who stole his bike gets his throat cut, Blaze Doesn't deserve this kind of treatment. people slagged him off for joining Iron maiden in the past, but i loved his voice,. Blaze is the nicest guy I have ever met. I've met Blaze so many times, (but not in the last 5 years). I was actually quite annyoed when maiden got bruce d***inson back, Blaze even reconised me at the heavy metal festival Bloodstock 2003. I was chuffed to bits, and my brother and friends were jealous as hell.

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 5:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. rob writes:

i'm wondering why, when i typed in d***inson it came up as d***inson, can anyone tel me why?

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 5:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. rob writes:

me again just worked out why, it doesn't like the word d***inson, This is supposed to be a METAL SITE, now i realise its a pansy site since it doesn't like even minr swear words when d***inson isn't even a swaer word, get it sorted out you tossers who run this website

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 5:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Diamond Oz writes:

Get used to it. For some reason you can still say wank, bastard, arse and crap so be happy with it.

On topic though, I didn't like the Maiden albums with Blaze but that was no fault of his since he's got a great voice, I think at that point the musicianship in Maiden had got kinda lazy which was shows on albums before Bruce left such as No Prayer For The Dying

# Dec 4, 2008 @ 6:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. That_One_Guy writes:

rob -- It's a filter. Get used to it.

Oz -- I agree with you. Maiden peaked (in my opinion) with their first 5 albums. After "Powerslave" I think they just kind of got lazy and figured people would buy everything they put out just because it's Iron Maiden. Sadly, I am guilty of that. Lol.

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. godlike writes:

I personally enjoyed everything up through and including Peice of Mind..( which is my favorite Maiden recording).... after that album I quit buying em..!!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. godlike writes:

Oh yeah..... on topic..!! This guy has had a horrible last year orso.... and I thought mine was bad...??..... His makes mine, seem like a walk in the park..!!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. That_One_Guy writes:

godlike -- You didn't like Powerslave? I thought that CD was a freakin' beast!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. godlike writes:

Yeah it was pretty good... but by the time that came out, I had a decent "cassette" recorder and just recorded copies that my friends bought.... When I converted my music collection to CDs back in the late 90s, I never replaced anything other than my favorites.... and that was the ones up through Piece of Mind... I have since downloaded a bunch of other Maiden stuff... including Powerslave... So it is part of my collection now... LOL

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. That_One_Guy writes:

Ah, gotcha. I don't know what I'll do if CDs ever become obsolete. I'll be totally f***ed. Lol.

Now playing: Exodus - "Strike of the Beast"

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. godlike writes:

Yeah, Im slowly getting used to the idea of modern technology.... I just got an MP3 player awhile back, had to have one that would hold everything in my collection...!!
I ended up with one that has 20Gigs( actually only 18.5 usable space...) I was able to put over 3000 songs on it still only used about half the space... lol

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. That_One_Guy writes:

I don't have an mp3 player because I wouldn't use it often. I'd really only use it in the spring and summer when I go jogging. Doesn't seem worth it to spend all that money on an mp3 player for so little use.

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. godlike writes:

I have an FM transmitter for my MP3 player, to run it through the vehicles(semi) stereo system, and I also have a RCA cable to hook it up to either my home stereo or PA system..!!
That way, I have my entire collection of almost 500 cds at my disposal... Its helped out immensely on the road.... Satellite radio is cool, but like normal radio stations... the same songs get played repeatedly...!!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. That_One_Guy writes:

Good point. I'm sure I'll invest in one sometime in the future. Just don't know how far down the line that'll be.

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. Diamond Oz writes:

I bought an MP3 player last september and it packed in june/july and i can't afford another one, not even a cheap one. And I much prefer CDs. I love everything about them. Part of the reason I get excited for new albums is imagining what the artwork will look like.

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:41 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Diamond Oz writes:

As far as Maiden goes, there's a couple of great tracks on every Maiden album, no exceptions, but for me, I started to lose interest in the albums as a whole around Powerslave. It's a good album but I don't find it amazing (he says with a Powerslave textile poster on his wall!)

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. That_One_Guy writes:

What really sucks for me is that I have so many CDs and I live in such a small apartment that I don't have anywhere to put the CD cases, so I pretty much have to keep the CDs, give the artwork a good once-over and then throw the cases away... I just don't have enough space. :( It sucks too, because some of the artwork is just incredible.. Point in case, the 2 Kreator CDs I got yesterday ("Pleasure to Kill" and "Coma of Souls") have really cool artwork and photos of the band, but I couldn't do much but look at them and then toss 'em.

Now playing: Kreator - "Ripping Corpse"

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. godlike writes:

A couple very good points there Oz my man..!!

Thats the reason I chose to spend the extra $ on an MP3 player with enough space that I knew I wasnt gonna be able to fill it.... right away that is...LOL
I prefer CDs also.... but its kinda tough digging in cases etc... while keeping my rig between the ditches.... hahahaha
When Im in my car... I only listen to CDs..!!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. godlike writes:

TOG - You throw away the artwork and cases..... damn that sucks..!!
Im too anal about that kind of stuff..!! I have all my CDs packed into home made book shelves..!!
I dont even lend my CDs to anyone... I hate getting em backed scratched or missing the cases or artwork....LOL


Waysted - Dead on your legs

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. That_One_Guy writes:

I know! I wish I didn't have to, but there's just no room in my apartment. I don't lend my CDs to anyone either.. not even my wife. Lol. Every time I used to lend one out something would happen to it. I've had several of mine stolen, so now I don't lend them to ANYONE. EVER. Lol.

Now playing: Kreator - "Riot of Violence"

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. godlike writes:

I always hated, when I asked for the CD back.... I'd hear, "oh I let whats his name take it"
Or, the old.... " sorry man, I dont know what happened to that disc"
Those rotten bastards know exactly what happened to em... they just didnt have the balls to say...
" I lost it" or "I gave it to that chick that I screwed the other night, and I havent seen her or it since"...
Whatever the case... I dont let anyone borrow anything anymore... If anything, I tell them I will burn them copies if they supply the blanks..!!

# Dec 5, 2008 @ 2:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. citrus_tea writes:

I lost my entire Macc Lads collection that way.

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