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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.'

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 — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:00:24 +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 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:16:52 +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.

30 Years Ago: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Release 'Long After Dark'

Jeff Giles — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:00:02 +0000

By 1982, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had already racked up an impressive string of hits that included such future classics as ‘American Girl,’ ‘Refugee,’ and ‘The Waiting’ — but as they proved on their fifth album, ‘Long After Dark,’ they were just getting started. Released a scant 18 months after the band’s previous album, [...]

Tom Petty to Auction Jaguar Convertible for Doctors Without Borders Organization

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Tom Petty is parting with a sentimental piece of his past for a good cause, as he’ll auction off his 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible on eBay to raise funds for the Doctors Without Borders organization. Rolling Stone reports that the auction will kick off on eBay today, with a 10-day window for fans to bid [...]

Tom Petty, John Fogerty + Mick Fleetwood Featured in Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' Trailer

Dave Lifton — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 22:00:49 +0000

One of Los Angeles’ most famous studios is the subject of a documentary directed and produced by Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. ‘Sound City‘ will tell the distinguished history of the studio with some help from some classic rockers who made some of their most famous works there.

Beach Boys, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen Rock First Weekend of Jazz Fest

Dave Lifton — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:25:03 +0000

In recent years, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, or simply, JazzFest, has grown beyond its roots as the nation’s premier showcase for the city’s unique contributions to American music. While it still features plenty of jazz, blues, Cajun, soul, gospel and funk, the festival now brings in some of the biggest names in classic rock as headliners. The first weekend saw the Beach Boys, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band close out each day’s musical festivities.

Tom Petty, Eagles Line Up New Orleans Jazz Fest Appearances

Joe Robinson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:30:13 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the Eagles are among the artists that have signed on to headline the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which is set for April 27 through May 6 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in the Crescent City.