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35 Years Ago: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Release 'You're Gonna Get It!' Album

Michael Gallucci — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:51:26 +0000

A year and a half after Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ self-titled debut album fooled some music fans into thinking that the Los Angeles-based classic rockers were maybe a New Wave act, the quintet doubled down. ‘You’re Gonna Get It!,’ which was released on May 2, 1978, loaded up on Byrdsian jingle-jangle, classic-rock guitar crunch and a few meathead riff-based songs that made it clear that Petty and his band had little in common with the skinny-tie kids and their synthesizers.

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 13:35:49 +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 Plans to Release New Album in 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:55:27 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have just announced the dates for their 2013 summer tour, and now Petty is discussing some of the group's plans for both those live performances and an upcoming album they plan to release later this year.

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 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:00:24 +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 and the Heartbreakers to Headline Hangout Music Festival

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:11:18 +0000

While Tom Petty's official 2013 touring calendar is still empty, it's been confirmed he'll headline the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala. this spring. The full lineup for the festival was announced this week, with Kings of Leon named as a second headliner for the three-day festival.

Tom Petty, ZZ Top Reportedly to Headline Bonnaroo 2013

Matthew Wilkening — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:16:52 +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.

Eddie Vedder Joins Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for Two Songs in Amsterdam

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:00:01 +0000

Tom Petty and Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder have been following each other around Europe, so they decided to team up on Sunday night in Amsterdam. After headlining separate sets at the isle of Wight Festival, the pair ended up on the same stage and sang two Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hits together.

Steve Winwood Joins Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Onstage In London

Dave Lifton — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:00:18 +0000

There’s nothing better at a concert than hearing the lead singer say something like, “We’d like to bring out a special guest to help us out tonight.” You can feel the excitement in the venue as the crowd tries to figure out who will appear from the wings, knowing that you’re getting something special and unique.

Tom Petty's Guitars Recovered

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:52:41 +0000

Finally, some good news in the world of classic rock. Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were recovered Tuesday (April 17). The instruments had been reported missing since Friday, when they were taken from the Culver City, Calif. soundstage where the band was rehearsing for its upcoming tour, which begins Wednesday night in Broomfield, Colo.

Tom Petty Discusses Social Media, Upcoming Plans In Twitter Chat

Carl Coffey — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:11:34 +0000

Tom Petty is using social media to share his dislike of social media.Billboard.com says that in a Twitter chat Tom admitted he was finding the process “very frustrating,” because there wasn’t “enough space to answer” more complex questions. He also called social media “the end of the world,” and expressed his distaste for how it [...]

Tom Petty Making UK Festival Debut At Isle Of Wight

Carl Coffey — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:09:57 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be making a career first. The band will headline Britain’s famed Isle of Wight Festival next year, which Billboard.com says will mark the group’s UK festival debut. It will also be Tom and bands first major performance in the UK since the early ’90s. Isle of Wright Festival promoter [...]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Plan Live Vinyl LP and Benefit Concert

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:00:36 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been relatively quiet since releasing ‘Mojo’ last year, but they’ll break their silence in honor of Record Store Day’s Black Friday on November 25.

Petty and the band are planning to release a live vinyl LP to mark the occasion, offering fans a chance to hear new versions of classic tracks, cuts from ‘Mojo,’ and a concert performance of the rare B-side ‘Sweet William.’

Tom Petty Tells Michele Bachmann "Don't Do Me Like That"

Kelly Stevens — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:39:54 +0000

Another politico has been told by a rock star to stop using their music while hitting the campaign trail. This time, its Tom Petty saying NO to Michele Bachmann. Click here to read the story!