Billboard has published their annual year-end charts and Metallica tops the Rock Albums list for 2017 with their most recent release Hardwired … to Self-Destruct. The album, which came out in November of 2016, was certified platinum earlier this year. The Billboard year-end chart is based on sales between December 3, 2016 and November 25, … Continue reading Metallica, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty Make Top 10 Rock Albums of 2017 →

I was reading our own web platform, Classics Du Jour, about the “10 Lesser Known Facts About Joni Mitchell…” and at the end was a “related” story about Chris Hillman. I clicked on that and discovered the new Chris Hillman album produced by Tom Petty! I’ve always felt that CDJ served a very meaningful purpose, … Continue reading Rediscovering Chris Hillman →

A football stadium of people paid tribute to Tom Petty as the Florida Gators took on the LSU Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this past Saturday. The crowd spontaneously broke into Petty’s hit “I Won’t Back Down” between the 3rd and 4th quarters of the game. Petty, who was born in Gainesville, Florida, died … Continue reading Crowd Spontaneously Pays Tribute to Tom Petty at College Football Game →

I only worked closely with Tom Petty once (yet in an odd way from afar), but it confirmed for me who he really was as a man and as a true musician, and that brought me a big smile. In 1991 Columbia Records released an amazing eclectic blues/rock album by a new gifted artist named … Continue reading Tom Petty — Can’t Believe He’s Gone →

Tom Petty died Monday evening at the age of 66. A statement released by Petty’s manager Tony Dimitriades on behalf of the family confirmed the news. “On behalf of the Tom Petty family we are devastated to announce the untimely death of our father, husband, brother, leader and friend Tom Petty.” A report Monday afternoon … Continue reading Tom Petty Dies at 66 →

    UPDATE: A statement released by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ manager confirms that Tom Petty died Monday Oct 2nd at the age of 66.   Tom Petty was rushed to hospital Sunday night after being found unconscious and in full cardiac arrest, TMZ reports. Law enforcement sources said that paramedics who arrived on … Continue reading Report: Tom Petty in Critical Condition Following Cardiac Arrest →

Original Byrds members David Crosby, Roger McGuinn and Chris Hillman haven’t performed together since the group reunited at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction in 1991. And while there’s no sign of a Byrds reunion any time soon, the three did collaborate on Hillman’s forthcoming solo album, due out next month. Bidin’ My … Continue reading Original Byrds Members Reunite on Chris Hillman’s New Solo Album →

Tom Petty delighted fans at London’s Hyde Park last weekend when he invited Stevie Nicks to join him on stage for a performance of “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.” The pair originally collaborated on the song for Nicks’ debut solo album in 1981. “You know that Tom Petty is my favorite rock star!” said Nicks. … Continue reading Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty Perform ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’ in Hyde Park →

A trailer for the new HBO docu-series The Defiant Ones, posted on Facebook, features Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks, among others. The 4-part HBO series, which follows the stories of Interscope Records found Jimmy Iovine and legendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre, features interview with the men themselves and the artists they influenced. … Continue reading Watch Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty in New HBO Trailer →

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers have announced four additional shows for their 2017 40th Anniversary Tour. The newly announced dates include second shows in Boston and Philadelphia, plus shows in Vancouver, and Seattle. The tour kicks off April 20, 2017 in Oklahoma City. July 21 – TD Garden – Boston, MA – Featuring Peter Wolf … Continue reading Tom Petty Adds More Shows to Anniversary Tour →

Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison, The Head and the Heart, The Lumineers, Taj Mahal and The Shelters are the latest artists to be announced as performers for the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute in honor of Tom Petty. The event will take place February 10th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The MusiCares Person … Continue reading Jakob Dylan, Dhani Harrison Added to MusiCares Tribute to Tom Petty Lineup →

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers announced their 40th Anniversary Tour last week, revealing 25 shows across North America starting in April of 2017. Yesterday it was announced that the band will head to Europe for one show on the tour, performing at London’s iconic Hyde Park on July 9th. Stevie Nicks and the Lumineers will … Continue reading Tom Petty Announces one European Show on 40th Anniversary Tour →