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Petty: 'No More Interviews'
Rocker TOM PETTY is making 2006 a year for lasts after announcing a recent chat with US rock magazine Rolling Stone will be his final interview. The FREE FALLIN' singer announced his summer (06) tour...
By WENN on 04 July 2006
Epstein Death Made Petty Rethink Touring Lifestyle
The death of HOWIE EPSTEIN prompted former bandmate TOM PETTY to make his current US tour his last - as he was tired of wasting his life on the road. The FREE FALLIN' hitmaker spent...
By WENN on 04 July 2006
Petty Plans To Reform First Band
Rock legend TOM PETTY is hoping to reform the country rock act he started his career with for a one-off album. The SOUTHERN ACCENTS hitmaker fronted MUDCRUTCH at the beginning of his career, before finding...
By WENN on 04 July 2006
Petty Exhibition Opens At Rock Hall Of Fame
Rocker TOM PETTY has opened his closet for a special showcase at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Representatives from the museum visited Petty's ranch in Malibu, California in...
By WENN on 04 July 2006
Petty Turns Blind Eye To Chili Peppers 'Plagiarism'
LATEST: Rocker TOM PETTY has vowed to turn a blind eye to allegations the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS plagiarised one of his songs. The band stood accused of lifting key aspects of their latest single...
By WENN on 29 June 2006
Surprises In Store At Bonnaroo
The fifth Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival in Tennessee, the world's most successful festival, was all about surprises this weekend (15-18JUN06) as TOM PETTY, BRIGHT EYES and former GRATEFUL DEAD star PHIL LESH served up...
By WENN on 19 June 2006
Bonnaroo Sell Out Makes Tennessee Festival World's Best
US rock show BONNAROO has become the world's top-grossing festival after selling out in record time. The three-day event, which takes place in Tennessee this weekend (16-18JUN06), failed to sell out in 2005 and promoters...
By WENN on 12 June 2006
Petty Considers Chili Peppers Lawsuit
TOM PETTY is reportedly considering suing RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS over allegations they plagiarised one of his songs. The band have been accused of lifting key aspects of their latest single DANI CALIFORNIA from Petty's...
By WENN on 01 June 2006
Nicks Joins Petty For Last Tour
STEVIE NICKS has signed on to join old pal TOM PETTY on the road for what is billed as the grizzled rocker's last tour. The FLEETWOOD MAC star, who scored a huge hit with Petty...
By WENN on 26 May 2006
Radio Dj Accuses Chili Peppers Of Plagiarism
American radio DJ DAN GAFFNEY has accused RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS of plagiarising one of TOM PETTY's hits. Gaffney, from WGMD in Delaware, and his producer JARED MORRIS alleged last week (17MAY06) that the band's...
By WENN on 24 May 2006
Petty Cancels Tickets To Tackle Touts
US rocker TOM PETTY has cancelled almost 500 concert tickets issued to fan club members, after they were resold for a higher price online. The REFUGEE hitmaker's management and Ticketmaster took the decision because they...
By WENN on 10 May 2006
Petty Goes It Alone Again
Rocker TOM PETTY has gone solo again on his new album and plans to wow fans with his drumming skills. The FREE FALLIN' hitmaker has ditched his longtime backing band THE HEARTBREAKERS again to work...
By WENN on 08 April 2006
Is It The End Of The Line For Petty?
TOM PETTY's 30th anniversary tour this summer (06) could be the rocker's last major outing - because he fears he hasn't got the energy for big treks anymore. The summer dates in North America come...
By WENN on 08 April 2006
Petty's Stagefright
Music legend TOM PETTY gets so nervous before gigs he loses the ability to speak. Despite a career spanning 30 years, the AMERICAN GIRL singer suffers from crippling stagefright. He explains, "I'm really nervous before...
By WENN on 22 March 2006
Petty Enthused By Rockumentary
LATEST: Rocker TOM PETTY can't wait for fans to see the documentary PETER BOGDANOVICH is shooting of him and his band on tour. THE LAST PICTURE SHOW director is following TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS...
By WENN on 21 March 2006
Petty Threatens To Stop Touring
Rock legend TOM PETTY has hinted his tour career could soon come to an end, because he is tiring of life on the road. The 55-year-old, whose band TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS is celebrating...
By WENN on 21 March 2006
Petty To Feature In Bogdanovich Rockumentary
TOM PETTY is the latest rocker to feature in an on-the-road documentary, thanks to revered movie-maker PETER BOGDANOVICH. THE LAST PICTURE SHOW director will follow Petty and his band as they tour America with PEARL...
By WENN on 21 March 2006
Downloading Upsets Tyler
AEROSMITH star STEVEN TYLER is bitter about Internet downloading because his back catalogue is suddenly worthless. The rocker insists he and his peers suffer every time a fan downloads their back catalogue - because they...
By WENN on 14 March 2006
Radiohead To Join Petty At Bonnaroo
British rockers RADIOHEAD will join TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS at this summer's (06) annual Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival. BECK, ELVIS COSTELLO, DAMIAN MARLEY and THE NEVILLE BROTHERS are also signed up to...
By WENN on 01 February 2006
50 Cent And Green Day Dominate Billboard Awards
Hip-hop star 50 CENT and punk rockers GREEN DAY dominated the 2005 Billboard Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada, yesterday (06DEC05) - they both picked up six awards. The CANDY SHOP rapper, who...
By WENN on 07 December 2005
Petty: 'I Will Never Overcharge Fans'
TOM PETTY refuses to charge high ticket prices for his concerts, as he fears the move would prevent hard-up fans from seeing him more than once. The rock legend is aware he could be...
By WENN on 02 December 2005
Petty Still Devastated By Harrison's Death
Veteran rocker TOM PETTY is still unable to think about the death of former BEATLE GEORGE HARRISON - as it "ripped his heart out" when he passed away. Petty, who worked with Harrison in...
By WENN on 02 December 2005
Stars Line-up For Extravagant Bat Mitzvah Party
50 CENT, TOM PETTY, STEVIE NICKS and members of AEROSMITH and THE EAGLES joined forces to create one of the year's greatest live line-ups at the weekend (26-27NOV05), when they played a private Bat Mitzvah...
By WENN on 29 November 2005
Kanye To Be Honoured By Billboard
Rapper KANYE WEST is set to receive one of music trade paper Billboard's biggest honours when he's presented with the Artist Achievement Award at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards. West will pick up his...
By WENN on 18 November 2005
Petty Gets Top Billboard Honour
Rocker TOM PETTY is to be honoured with the prestigious Billboard Century Award in December (05), 13 years after he presented GEORGE HARRISON with the first one. The award, Billboard's highest honour for creative...
By WENN on 13 October 2005
Tom Petty Thanks Crowe On New Soundtrack
Rocker TOM PETTY has served up two brand new songs for movie maker CAMERON CROWE as a thank you for his early interest in TOM PETTY + THE HEARTBREAKERS. The soundtrack of Crowe's new...
By WENN on 28 August 2005
Crowe Gives New Bands A Boost On Film Soundtrack
Film-maker and music lover CAMERON CROWE is using the soundtrack for his latest film to highlight the talents of artists he discovered while making the project. The ALMOST FAMOUS director has included tracks by...
By WENN on 26 August 2005
Petty Learns Indian Plight From Cherokee Grandmother
TOM PETTY has great empathy for Native Americans who struggle to forget their Indian roots because his grandmother endured a life of oppression because of her Cherokee blood. The FREE FALLIN' rocker recalls his...
By WENN on 23 August 2005
Petty On The Hunt For Answers To Family Mystery
Rocker TOM PETTY is still keen to uncover a family mystery because he thinks his grandfather was on the run after killing a man. The AMERICAN GIRL singer claims a huge part of his...
Petty's New Found Fame
Rock veteran TOM PETTY is thrilled to find he's a sex symbol at the age of 54 after discovering a new young fanbase. The AMERICAN GIRL star encourages new fans by deliberately keeping ticket...
By WENN on 02 August 2005
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