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Tom Petty To Be Honoured With Ascap's Founders Award
Veteran rocker Tom Petty will receive the prestigious Founders title at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' (Ascap) Pop Music Awards next month (Apr14).The legendary musician will be celebrated for his outstanding career...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 March 2014
Stars Remember Rock Royalty Jj Cale: Social Media Explodes After Songwriter's Death
The legendary singer/songwriter JJ Cale passed away in a California hospital on Friday (26 July) after suffering a heart attack at his nearby home, leaving behind a legacy that wont soon be forgotten. The Grammy-winning...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 29 July 2013
Legendary Singer/songwriter Jj Cale Dies, Aged 74
The legendary artist JJ Cale passed away on Friday 26 July, an announcement made on his official website stated earlier this week. The man behind the Tulsa Sound, which blended blues, rockabilly, and country music...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 28 July 2013
Despite Stevie Wonder, Hip-hop Will Rule At Hangout Festival, Gulf Shores
The Hangout Musical Festival returns to Gulf Shores, Alabama, this weekend with a pretty varied line-up including Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon and Tom Petty as well as a number of notable hip-hop acts. Though...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 17 May 2013
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Tour To Hit Intimate Venues
The Tom Perry & The Heartbreakers tour is on! The American rock band are set to travel the U.S in the summer, mixing their tour up with a few festivals on their way.“We are happy...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 February 2013
Bonnaroo Festival 2013 Lineup Announced: Our Top 5 Picks Beyond The Headlines
This year’s Bonnaroo Festival takes place in Manchester, Tennessee, on June 13-16 and the lineup is boasting some pretty heavyweight talent, with the likes of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Mumford & Sons and Sir...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2013
Bonnaroo 2013 Lineup: Paul Mccartney, Wu-tang Clan, R Kelly!?
The Bonnaroo 2013 lineup has been announced, with former Beatle Paul McCartney and Grammy winners Mumford & Sons topping the bill at the June event in Manchester, Tennessee. Other topline guests include veterans Tom Petty...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2013
The Stones Roses To Headline Isle Of Wight Festival 2013
The Stones Roses will headline the Isle of Wight Festival next year. The 'I Wanna Be Adored' rockers - made up of Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni - will take to the...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 November 2012
Ke$ha Performs With Johnny Depp At Petty Fest
Pop star Ke$Ha took to the stage to perform with Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and THE BLACK KeYS drummer Patrick Carney at a Tom Petty tribute gig in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (14Nov12).Petty Fest,...
By WENN on 15 November 2012
Tom Petty Thrilled Song Was Showcased At Democratic National Convention
Tom Petty was delighted to hear his rock anthem I Won'T Back Down played at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday (05Sep12), insisting the honour gave him "chills".The singer/songwriter's 1989 track was blasted as U.S....
By WENN on 07 September 2012
Feeder Open 'Isle Of Wight Festival' To Empty Field
Welsh rockers Feeder opened the ISLE OF WIGHT Festival on Friday (June 22, 2012), except, er, they weren't actually playing to anybody. More than 50,000 are still travelling to the festival as bad weather causes...
By Lew Irwin on 22 June 2012
Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins In 'Cbgb'
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will play rock icon Iggy Pop in the upcoming rock 'n' roll film 'CBGB'.The film is a look at New York's punk rock music scene and is centred on CBGB,...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
Tom Petty In Pain From Old Hand Injury
Rock veteran Tom Petty is still suffering the effects of his famous hand injury almost 30 years later.The singer/songwriter smashed his left hand after punching a wall in frustration during a recording session in the...
By WENN on 30 May 2012
Heartbreak Spared As Tom Petty's Guitar Thief Is Caught
It was certainly no petty theft when the guitars of legendary rock band Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers were stolen recently from a soundstage. The instruments were taken last Thursday (April 12, 2012), reports The...
By WENN on 18 April 2012
Eddie Vedder Postpones Us Solo Tour By Six Months
Pearl Jam front man and grunge legend Eddie Vedder has had to postpone his solo tour of the United States so that nerve damage he has suffered in his right hand can heal. The fifteen...
By Lew Irwin on 07 April 2012
Isle Of Wight Festival 2012: Lana Del Rey Headlining Big Top Stage
The Isle Of Wight Festival has announced that Lana Del Rey will be performing at this year's event. She will be joining an impressive line-up that boasts The Vaccines; Noel Gallagher'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS; Kelis...
By Lew Irwin on 09 March 2012
The Voice: Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie Add Superstar Power
Now that the five weeks of 'blind auditions' are over, The Voice can really get down to the serious business of finding itself a singing star. The judges have chosen their teams and on last...
By Lew Irwin on 06 March 2012
Bruce Springsteen Announces Wrecking Ball Tour Dates
Bruce Springsteen has announced the dates for his 2012 world tour. The Boss will be hitting the road with his E Street Band on a promotional tour that spans five months, starts in Atlanta, ends...
By WENN on 24 January 2012
Madonna Spearheads Pop Music's Super-bowl Resurgence
Madonna was this week announced as the star of next year's Super Bowl half-time show, which - as Cbs News pointed out -cements the idea that pop is fully back in fashion with the Nfl...
By WENN on 06 December 2011
Madonna Super Bowl Slot Stirs Controversy
Madonna will provide half-time entertainment at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Super Bowl Xlvi in 2012, but it seems not everyone is overawed by the high profile booking. While fans of the prolific...
By WENN on 06 December 2011
Lenny Kravitz Impressed Family With Simpsons
Lenny Kravitz says his guest appearance on 'The Simpsons' impresses his nieces and nephews more than his music.The rock star appeared in the animated series in 2002 episode 'How I Spent My Strummer Vacation' -...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 October 2011
Bob Dylan And Bryan Adams File Papers For Song Copyrights
Bob Dylan, Bryan Adams and Tom Petty have filed legal papers with America's Copyright Office in a bid to gain control of the rights to their music.From 2013, artists in the U.S. will be able...
By WENN on 18 August 2011
Petty Pays Tribute To Late Bandmate Epstein In New Song
Rocker TOM PETTY wrote new song RUNNING MAN'S BIBLE during a flood of emotions about former bandmate HOWIE EPSTEIN's death.The Heartbreakers leader has often struggled with Epstein's 2003 drug-related death, admitting the bass player's narcotics...
By WENN on 23 June 2010
Petty Considers Rock Band
Rocker TOM PETTY is considering adding his name to a new Rock Band video game - but he'll never allow his music to be used in commercials.The I Won't Back Down hitmaker admits he's on...
By WENN on 24 April 2010
Petty Uses 'Electric Cigarette' Device To Quit Smoking
Rocker TOM PETTY is using desperate measures in a bid to kick his smoking habit.The Free Fallin' hitmaker has been puffing away for much of his life and now he's determined to quit, so he...
By WENN on 22 April 2010
Petty Postpones 10 Shows
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS have postponed the first 10 dates on their upcoming tour so they can better promote their new album.The American Girl rockers were scheduled to kickstart the summer shows in North...
By WENN on 20 April 2010
Petty Opens Up About Violent Dad
TOM PETTY still has nightmares about his violent upbringing and thinks his father thought the rocker was gay.The Free Fallin' singer's dad could never understand his son's love of the arts - and dearly wanted...
By WENN on 29 November 2009
Harrison Dreamed Of Wilburys Ship Tour
Late rocker GEORGE HARRISON once dreamed up a high seas adventure for supergroup the TRAVELING WILBURYS - but it was too much of a risk to get TOM PETTY, BOB DYLAN, ROY ORBISON and the...
By WENN on 28 November 2009
Harrison Too Humble To Front The Heartbreakers
Late BEATLES star GEORGE HARRISON almost landed TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS as his backing band but was too reluctant to play the frontman for a world tour.After performing with Bob Dylan on the Temples...
By WENN on 25 November 2009
Ringo Starr Makes Up Fab Three
Ringo Starr is set to join Sir Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to record new tracks over the summer. The ex-Beatles drummer - real name Richard Starkey - is keen to join his former Fab...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 June 2009
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