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Happy birthday to the legend, Tom Petty! His birthday was actually yesterday. But still, we celebrate birthdays for entire weeks, even months, right?
So Tom’s birthday was Tuesday, October 20th, but the best news ever is that Tom Petty’s 70th Birthday Bash Virtual Festival will be held THIS Friday, October 23rd! Featuring Mike Campbell & Benmont Tench, Adam Sandler, Beck, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Dhani Harrison, Eddie Vedder, The Flaming Lips, Foo Fighers, Gary Clark Jr, Jackson Browne, Lenny Kravitz, Lukas Nelson, Stevie Nicks and more! The festival includes some live streaming and some audio performances. TomPetty.com said:
“For the first time ever, the Petty estate is working alongside fans and engaging with the music community to celebrate and pay tribute to Tom Petty. In 2017, the first annual Tom Petty Birthday Bash debuted in Tom’s hometown of Gainesville, FL. Fans gathered for the free, six-hour show of all Petty tunes, performed in the legendary musician’s honor. The celebration has grown into a fully-fledged music festival featuring local as well as national acts, with fans traveling across the country to celebrate the life and legacy of Tom Petty.”
Click here for the full story and to find out how to join the festivities.