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Tom Petty to Reveal More U.S. Tour Dates Soon?

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:07:16 +0000

Bummed out that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ all-too-brief 2012 spring concert tour didn’t stop by your hometown? Well, according to a new video message from Gainesville, Fla.’s favorite rock star, you (and we) might get a second chance very soon.

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

Dave Lifton — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:25:03 +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 and the Heartbreakers' Guitars Stolen

Dave Lifton — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:05:54 +0000

Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were stolen recently. The robbery took place on a soundstage in Culver City, where the band are rehearsing for their upcoming tour, Petty’s website reported Friday (April 13).

Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks' 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' Performed on 'American Idol'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:55:16 +0000

Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, each and every one of the Heartbreakers and classic rock fans in general got dragged through the mud tonight on ‘American Idol‘ as Phillip Phillips and Elise Testone sucked all the sultriness and texture from the classic duet ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.’