Tom Petty’s “Love Is A Long Road” featured in ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ trailer Tuesday, December 5 by ABC NewsA Tom Petty classic is featured in the trailer for the latest installment of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto.The clip for Grand Theft Auto VI features the Petty tune “Love Is A Long Road,” from his 1989 debut solo album, Full Moon Fever. The tune was the... Read More.
The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell to celebrate Tom Petty’s birthday at Los Angeles show Wednesday, October 4 by ABC NewsThe Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell is set to pay tribute to his late bandmate Tom Petty with a special concert later this month.“It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since we lost our friend and leader. I miss him dearly, as I know you all do,” Campbell writes
Tom Petty’s family suing auction house over sale of alleged stolen property Wednesday, May 24 by ABC NewsTom Petty’s family is suing a Boston-area auction house that they claim is selling Petty items they believe to be stolen. RR Auction recently announced an auction of Petty’s personal property, but the family is asking fans and collectors not to shell out any money until the... Read More.
Tom Petty’s family pays tribute to the late Tom Leadon Wednesday, March 29 by ABC NewsTom Petty’s family has paid tribute to the rocker’s former Mudcrutch bandmate Tom Leadon, who passed away March 22 at the age of 71.Sharing a collage of pictures featuring Petty, Leadon and the rest of the band, Petty’s daughter Adria Petty writes on Instagram, “We are... Read More.
Tom Leadon, co-founder of Tom Petty’s early band Mudcrutch, dies at 71 Tuesday, March 28 by ABC NewsTom Leadon, co-founder of Tom Petty’s early '70s band Mudcrutch, passed away March 22 at the age of 71, Variety reports.The news of Leadon’s death prompted Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, who was also a member of Mudcrutch, to pay tribute to his bandmate on social media.“Tom Leadon was my deepest... Read More.
Tom Petty’s Malibu beach house sells Tuesday, January 3 by ABC NewsIt looks like Tom Petty’s Malibu beach house will soon have a new owner. TMZ reports someone has made an offer on the home, which the late rocker owned until his death in 2017.The estate went on the market in mid-December, with an... Read More.
Tom Petty’s Malibu beach home for sale Friday, December 16 by ABC NewsTom Petty’s Malibu beach home can be yours, if you have $10 million to spare. The home, which the late rocker owned until his death in 2017, is now on the market."When Tom first walked into the home, he just loved the essence and the... Read More.
All-star cover of Tom Petty’s ‘I Won’t Back Down’ raising money for good cause Monday, November 28 by ABC NewsTom Petty’s classic track “I Won’t Back Down” is being covered by an all-star group of musicians to raise money for a good cause. The new version, which was approved by the Petty estate, features country star Blake Shelton on vocals, backed by The Eagles’ Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit on... Read More.
Tom Petty’s estate slams Kari Lake’s ‘failed’ campaign over ‘unauthorized’ song use Friday, November 18 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In a scathing statement, Tom Petty's estate on Thursday night threatened to sue Arizona Republican Kari Lake's "failed" campaign after it used Petty's song, "I Won't Back Down," in a video this week, days after Lake's opponent, Katie Hobbs, was projected to... Read More.
Tom Petty’s estate “Won’t Back Down” over Kari Lake’s use of classic song Friday, November 18 by ABC NewsDonald Trump isn’t the only politician upsetting musicians by using their music without permission. The latest politician being called out is Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake.The estate of the late Tom Petty is upset that Lake included the rocker’s 1989 track “I Won’t Back Down” in a... Read More.
University in Tom Petty’s hometown honoring him with Tom Petty Day, capsule collection Monday, October 3 by ABC NewsTom Petty was a proud son of Gainesville, Florida, and the city's university plans to honor the late rocker with Tom Petty Day.