Tom Petty is a classic rocker who's rock hits transcends the generations. He
has sold more than 60 million records and continues to pack sold out arenas for his concert tours. There is no doubt of the
star power of Tom Petty and Tom Petty tickets remain in high demand for his Mojo Tour 2010.
The southerner from Gainesville, GA started out with a great guitar teacher in Don Felder, former lead guitarist for "The Eagles"
from 1974-2001. In 1976, Tom Petty and fellow band members Mike Campbell (lead guitar), and Benmont Tench (keyboard, backing vocals)
formed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
They released their first record self titled as simply "Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers". The record was well received in the UK
but only did average in the USA. The album featured the classic song "Breakdown'.
It wasn't until the band released their third record did they achieve star status. The record named "Damn the Torpedoes" was
released in 1979 and was an instant hit with the music fans. It quickly went platinum and went on to sell over 2 million units.
The album featured the hits "Refugee", "Don't Do Me Like That", and "Here Comes My Girl".
Ten years later, Tom Petty hit it big with "Full Moon Fever" selling over 5 million records. It was considered a solo effort even
though some fellow Heartbreaker band members contributed to the collaboration. The album featured the classic hits "Free Fallin",
"Running Down a Dream", and "I Won't Back Down".
Fast forward to 2010, and the band is back at work in earnest releasing the record "Mojo" and hitting the concert tour circuit
with a busy schedule visiting apprximately 35 cites thoroughout the USA and Canada. If you want first crack at good seats,
join the Tom Petty "Highway
Companions Club". for early access to Tom Petty tickets and premium packages.
The Tom Petty ticket prices command approximately $125 for the best seats and the cheapest seats average around $50. You can get tickets at
Ticketmaster and the secondary ticket markets like
TicketsNow and Stubhub.
Below is one of their Tom Petty music videos called "Don't Come Around Here No More".
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are classic rockers who still are
bringing in new fans to their music and concert tours. The band's concert tours are
good value and you won't be disappointed. Long after the show,
you'll be humming along to "Free Fallin" or "Refugee". Get you Tom Petty tickets today.
