The legendary Looney Tunes independent music store in New York, suffered a devastating fire on Wednesday night. Investigators say that a faulty extension cord caused the fire that decimated 4000 square feet of records, CDs, 57 autographed guitars, and countless Gold and Platinum records.

At this time, the family in family-owned-business – Karl Groeger and his sons Karl Jr. and Jaime – intend to rebuild the entire thing as soon as possible. The President of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores, Don Van Cleave, offered his support in a statement about the store:

Looney Tunes is one of music’s 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.

For more info about the store and how it has maintained such a strong defense in the face of declining CD sales and the increasing music market online, jump over to hypebot’s report. According to hypebot:

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.

Links

Looney Tunes Independent Record Store Website
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For an in-depth article about Looney Tunes before the fire, including discussions with Karl Jr. see the article in Newsday: “34 Years, and that’s not all, folks”

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