Tom Petty’s Original Heartbreakers to Reunite for First Time in Decades for Americana Awards, Fronted by Chris Stapleton; Boxed Set of ’70s Rarities Coming
It’s almost enough to un-break your heart, if you’re a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fan. The four members of the original/classic lineup of Petty’s longtime band will reunite on stage for the first time in more than 20 years this week, fronted by Chris Stapleton for an opening performance at Wednesday night’s Americana Honors […]
The original members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will reunite on stage for the first time in over 20 years. They will perform at the Americana Honors, with Chris Stapleton as the frontman.
The reunion coincides with the 50th anniversary of the band, which will be marked by the release of a new box set called Origins 1971-1978. According to Stereogum, this collection will feature previously unreleased tracks from the band's early days.
Tom Petty passed away almost nine years ago. The band's self-titled debut album was released almost 50 years ago.
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