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Tom Petty, John Fogerty and Jackson Browne Join Randy Newman at Hall of Fame Induction

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:19:12 +0000

Tom Petty, John Fogerty and Jackson Browne joined Randy Newman onstage last night at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The four veteran rockers, who all live in Los Angeles, opened the show at the city's Nokia Theater with a version of Newman's 1983 song 'I Love L.A.'

Alice Cooper, Rush, Tom Petty + More Announced for Summerfest 2013 Lineup

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:16:49 +0000

As if anyone really needed another reason to wish they were in Milwaukee during late June and early July, this year’s Summerfest lineup looks like the classic rock party of a lifetime. The event, slated to take place June 26-30 and July 2-7, is assembling a typically crowded list of talent that includes the Eagles, [...]

Tom Petty's 'You Got Lucky' Covered by Divine Fits

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:23:26 +0000

Tom Petty fans watching late-night television got lucky Wednesday night (March 27), when indie darlings Divine Fits performed the Heartbreakers classic ‘You Got Lucky’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ in a hip version that was surprisingly faithful to the original. ‘You Got Lucky’ was the first single from 1982′s ‘Long After Dark’ album, peaking at No. [...]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Announce 2013 Summer Tour

Eduardo Rivadavia — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:04:20 +0000

Following up on a handful of recently announced appearances at both major festivals and intimate venues, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have now confirmed that they will embark on a summer tour of North America in 2013. The dates are listed below. Beginning on May 16, in Evansville, Ind., and concluding on June 29, in [...]

10 Years Ago: Howie Epstein, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bassist, Dies

Bryan Wawzenek — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:14:24 +0000

Howie Epstein (center, in the white shirt) could do it all — until his addictions prevented him from doing anything. The former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers bassist died of drug-related complications on February 23, 2003 at the age of 47. The multi-faceted musician was born in Milwaukee, Wisc. in 1955. He earned his rock [...]

Tom Petty, ZZ Top Reportedly to Headline Bonnaroo 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:38:52 +0000

You know what they're not going to need backstage at Bonnaroo next year? Shaving cream, because the heavily-bearded Tom Petty (and the Heartbreakers) and ZZ Top are among the acts reportedly set to headline the annual musical festival this coming June.

Doobie Brothers & Chicago To Play Red Rocks In July [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:30:37 +0000

The summer concert calendar is beginning to fill up rather quickly as more shows are announced for the region.Tom Petty is scheduled to start his North American tour in Broomfield, Colorado, April 18th and 19th. Journey and all the great bands planned at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent will perform at [...]

Don't Come Around Here No More – Tom Petty (Music Video) [VIDEO]

JP — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:57:09 +0000

This is still one of my favorite Tom Petty music videos of all time. I was feeling a bit nostalgic today so I figured I would share this video with all of you.

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Hitting The Road [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:30:55 +0000

Upon hearing that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Eagles are heading to the "Big Easy," for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, thoughts of an early spring flyaway to New Orleans came to mind.

'Madge' To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jon Michaels — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:30:38 +0000

The NFL recently confirmed Madonna will perform the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime show. The Super Bowl halftime is the most watched musical event of the year.In the U.S. last year more than 162 million people viewed last year’s show. The “Material Girl,” takes center stage at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, February 5th, [...]

Tom Petty Says 'No!' To An 'American Girl' [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:30:30 +0000

Michelle Bachman, wife, mother and Presidental candidate in 2012 is facing a problem many political candidates run into qiute frequently. Bachman was caught using Tom Petty’s “American Girl” at the start of her rallies. Tom doesn’t like that very much. She’s not he first GOP candidate that petty has singled out for using his songs [...]

Tom Petty – Free Fallin' – Video Of The Day [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:30:51 +0000

I’ve always been a big John Mayer fan, but it’s pretty depressing to me that his cover of this song has more than four times the YouTube views of the original. What do you think of the Mayer’s treatment?