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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's 'You Got Lucky' Covered by Divine Fits

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:13:26 +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 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 [...]

SAM'S FAVORITES : TOM PETTY

Sam Talkington — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:59:25 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is Tom Petty.
I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

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.

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 10/11

Sam Talkington — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:01:08 +0000

Make sure you tune in every day for the Traffic Jam, where I’ll play the songs you just never hear anywhere else. Unless you’re dropping the needle on a vinyl at home or shoving in an 8-track, or course! Here’s a little taste of what you’ll hear on The Traffic Jam today…

SAM'S FAVORITES : TOM PETTY [VIDEO]

Sam Talkington — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:43:24 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is-Tom Petty. I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post one of your favorites right here on The Hawk's website

Tom Petty's Stolen Guitars Recovered

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:41 +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.

Daily Rewind: Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks + More

Dave Lifton — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:15 +0000

Today, we found out that Tom Petty is giving away concert tickets, Stevie Nicks will appear on ‘American Idol’ tonight (March 28) and Kiss want to hire a military veteran on their upcoming tour with Motley Crue. We also learned that the governor of New Jersey wants Bruce Springsteen to perform at a new Atlantic [...]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Announce 2012 Tour

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:00:47 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers just announced a massive 2012 tour that will take them through the U.S., Canada and much of Europe. The tour will begin in April. As fans know, the band had previously announced that they would play a headlining slot at the Isle of Wright Festival on Friday, June 22, that [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:36 +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 Demands Michele Bachmann's Campaign Stop Using 'American Girl'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:19:46 +0000

Michele Bachmann has now been told by Tom Petty that his song ‘American Girl’ is off limits for her presidential campaign.

Petty’s outspoken protectiveness of his music is certainly nothing new — in the ’80s, he engaged in a protracted public legal battle with his former label, MCA, over rising record prices, and more recently, he asked the Bush campaign to refrain from using his songs at campaign events.