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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9673 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:51:40 -0500 Thu, 13 May 2004 12:17:16 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=9673 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-legendary-rock-album-was-initially-rejected-by-the-label-despite-its-qualities-author-reveals-we-dont-hear-any-singles https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-legendary-rock-album-was-initially-rejected-by-the-label-despite-its-qualities-author-reveals-we-dont-hear-any-singles Music News: "A lot of the major record companies are consolidating and there were a lot of 'regime changes."]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:51:40 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_pettys_family_sues_auction_house_for_selling_stolen_personal_items.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_pettys_family_sues_auction_house_for_selling_stolen_personal_items.html Music News: The musician's estate filed a lawsuit against Boston-based RR Auction.]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_pettys_gibson_sg_is_up_for_auction_expected_price_is_300000.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_pettys_gibson_sg_is_up_for_auction_expected_price_is_300000.html Music News: Here's a great way to spend your allowance.]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:38:40 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/autopsy_reveals_tom_pettys_cause_of_death_accidental_drug_overdose.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/autopsy_reveals_tom_pettys_cause_of_death_accidental_drug_overdose.html Music News: Medications Tom was on include Fentanyl, oxycodone, Xanax, Restoril, and Celexa.]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2018 12:03:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_legacy_of_tom_petty-67669 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_legacy_of_tom_petty-67669 Features: The versatile legend of rock ’n’ roll.]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 23:00:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/tom_pettys_death_now_under_investigation.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/tom_pettys_death_now_under_investigation.html Community Feed: "Department spokesman Ed Winter says an autopsy was conducted Tuesday but that further examination is needed to determine the exact cause of death," reports The Associated Press.]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:13:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/officially_announced_tom_petty_died.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/officially_announced_tom_petty_died.html Music News: Family confirms the news in an official statement.]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2017 08:43:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_not_dead_lapd_clarifies_it_cannot_confirm_musicians_death_initial_reports_retracted.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_not_dead_lapd_clarifies_it_cannot_confirm_musicians_death_initial_reports_retracted.html Music News: "The singer is not expected to live through the day, but he's still clinging to life," new report says.]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:42:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_dead_at_66.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_dead_at_66.html Music News: UPDATE 2: The family has issued an official confirmation that Tom died.]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 20:15:21 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_my_use_of_confederate_flag_was_downright_stupid.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_my_use_of_confederate_flag_was_downright_stupid.html Music News: Singer regrets flying flag on "Southern Accents" tour.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:15:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_bashes_catholic_church_for_abusing_children_for_generations.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_bashes_catholic_church_for_abusing_children_for_generations.html Music News: Frontman discusses fresh song "Playing Dumb," streaming upcoming new album "Hypnotic Eye" in full, more inside.]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:38:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty_is_almost_done_with_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty_is_almost_done_with_new_album.html New Releases: Musician admits he "raised the bar a bit."]]> Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:19:32 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_auctioning_off_his_1996_jaguar_xjs_convertible.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_auctioning_off_his_1996_jaguar_xjs_convertible.html Music News: The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer is auctioning of his personal 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible.]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:01:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/tom_petty_got_chills_when_democrats_used_his_music.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/tom_petty_got_chills_when_democrats_used_his_music.html Wtf?: The songwriter is opposed to Republicans using his tracks, but says he got "chills" when Obama walked out to his song "I Won't Back Down" this week.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:27:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_gets_guitars_back.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_gets_guitars_back.html Music News: Police in Southern California announced that Ton Petty's stolen guitars had been recovered and a security guard was under arrest.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:45:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_and_the_heartbreakers_announce_2012_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_and_the_heartbreakers_announce_2012_tour.html Music News: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have announced a series of North American concerts in 2012 prior to embarking on their first tour of Europe in 20 years.]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:40:45 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty__the_heartbreakers_to_release_deluxe_edition_of_damn_the_torpedoes.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty__the_heartbreakers_to_release_deluxe_edition_of_damn_the_torpedoes.html New Releases: One of the greatest albums in rock history gets even better with the November 9 release of the expanded and remastered Deluxe Edition of Damn The Torpedoes.]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:59:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_delays_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_delays_tour.html Music News: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will delay the start of their summer arena tour to accommodate a new release date for the band's new album.]]> Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:52:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty__the_heartbreakers_to_tour_us_this_summer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty__the_heartbreakers_to_tour_us_this_summer.html Music News: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers have unveiled a lengthy US arena tour.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:23:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/rock_chronicles_rock_chronicles_1980s_tom_petty.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/rock_chronicles_rock_chronicles_1980s_tom_petty.html Interviews: Tom Petty has recorded a litany of terrific albums but Southern Accents is one of his even more rhapsodic records.]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:12:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/petty_returns_for_2nd_season_on_xm_radio.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/petty_returns_for_2nd_season_on_xm_radio.html Music News: Tom Petty agrees to second season of radio program "Buried Treasure" on Xm Satellite Radio.]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2005 05:09:37 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_to_receive_billboards_century_award.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_to_receive_billboards_century_award.html Music News: Tom Petty will receive the Century Award, Billboard's highest accolade for creative achievement, at The 2005 Billboard Music Awards. ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2005 08:52:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_in_king_of_the_hill.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/tom_petty_in_king_of_the_hill.html Music News: Tom Petty will be featured in "Ed-jamicating Lucky," the 200th episode of the long-running Fox animated TV series "King Of The Hill."]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2005 07:37:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty_book_to_be_released.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty_book_to_be_released.html New Releases: Tom Petty "Conversations With" book to be released this Fall, preceding the 30th Anniversary of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' first album.]]> Tue, 31 May 2005 09:45:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty_double_live_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/tom_petty_double_live_album.html New Releases: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' upcoming releases will include a live album and a new best-of set.]]> Thu, 13 May 2004 12:17:16 -0400