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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.

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, 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.

Tom Petty at 62: Sold His Favorite Car

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:21:53 +0000

Would you love to own Tom Petty’s 1996 Jaguar XJS convertible but don’t have the bucks? No need to fret, it’s already been sold. The winning bid was $40,900. Apparently, Tom believes in giving as well as receiving gifts for his birthday, which he just celebrated on Saturday (he was born October 20, 1950 in [...]

Tom Petty Tribute Concerts to Take Place in New York and Los Angeles

Dave Lifton — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:00:34 +0000

The music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be celebrated with live shows in the very near future. Petty Fest, part of the popular Best Fests series that has taken place over the past 10 years, will bring together members of a generation of musicians who grew up listening to Petty's extensive hit-filled catalog.

Tom Petty to Auction Jaguar Convertible for Doctors Without Borders Organization

Chad Childers — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:00:55 +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 [...]

Dee Snyder NOT taking it

Andy Chase — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:55:08 +0000

It seems like musicians just don't like Republicans using their music for campaign purposes.

The latest is "Twisted Sister" lead singer Dee Snyder who has asked VP running mate Paul Ryan to stop playing his song "We're not Gonna Take It" on the campaign trail. You could read the complete story here.

Past musicians who have asked politicians to stop using their music are:

Want Tom Petty To Play Your Wedding?

Varacchi — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:59:47 +0000

Brian Valentine, a senior VP for Amazon, thought it would be fun to surprise his bride-to-be at their wedding reception with a performance from one of their favorite rockers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. After doing a little research, Valentine found a booking firm, Lund Live, which claimed to work with Petty, as well as [...]