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"For too long the kids have had to listen to rock music handed down to them by their older brothers and sisters. They've never had any rock and roll bands they could call their own."

- Tom Petty

Did You Know...

...that Tom Petty credits Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band as being a big influence on the Heartbreakers' live show?

...that during winter tours, Stan Lynch would pack a Hanukkah menorah?

...that recording of "The Waiting" was held up by a gorilla?

Random Quote

"Well, I don't usually get too excited about bands but I'm real excited about this one."

- Tom Petty