“Whoever stole my backpack and Mark Kendall’s jacket tonight out of the trailer, I just filed a police report and there WERE CAMERAS back there.”
— Brett Carlisle / Great White
RICE LAKE, Wisconsin — The Los Angeles based rock band Great White are the latest victims to theft while on the road.
Great White appeared at the annual Aquafest in Rice Lake Wisconsin on Saturday night June 7th 2025 and during their set the band’s dressing-room was breached by thieves.
The band took to social media sharing their upset, and describing what was stolen, and offering a reward for the return of the stolen property.
Brett Carlisle, the band’s frontman posted on his official Facebook late last night writing: “Yo. Whoever stole my backpack and Mark Kendall’s jacket tonight out of the trailer, I just filed a police report and there WERE CAMERAS back there. Drop it off at the Holiday Inn Express at 824 Bear Paw Ave. in Rice Lake Wisconsin by 3am and I won’t press charges. You have my wallet and Passport we’re supposed to be flying out at 5am and now idk how I’m getting home. Thank you.”
The band also shared similar with the following: “Be on the alert! Help us spread the word” on their official Great White facebook page.
The band’s co-founder and lead guitairst Mark Kendall and singer Brett Carlisle appear to be the two members most affected as it was their possessions which were stolen.
Kendall‘s wife, Bridget Kendall also took to social media to help spread the word writing: “Hi guys!! Last night at Aqua Fest, Brett and Mark had their stuff stolen from their trailer while they were on stage. We’re looking for a black leather Louis Vuitton backpack, wallet and a black leather John Varvatos jacket. If you know anything or see these items being sold, please PM me. Reward!”
Let’s help put the word out, as the Metal community is a mighty group, and we’re hoping that someone in Wisconsin, or the neighboring area who attended the weekend’s events at Aquafest might be able to help.
In short, if you know anything, please contact the band Great White or your local authorities.
Metal Sludge would like to wish Great White good luck and success in retrieving the stolen items!
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