The Life And Musical Times Of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers By: Vin DeWolfe | - In the middle of 70's, Petty was just spreading his wings. He started with a group called the Sundowners and another named The Epics & Mudcrutch. It wasn't intil '76 that Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers was formed. That very same year, their first release debuted. Unfortunately, the album wasn't popular in the U.S. Later on, in 1977, the single "Breakdown" was re-published and it made it up to number 40 in themusic charts.
Turning Back The Clock By: Mike Greenhaus | - Tom Leadon and Randall Marshtwo of the original members of Mudcrutch alongside Tom Petty, Mike Campbell and later Benmont Trenchthe bands reunion has been nothing short of a dream. And while the other three members have notched countless sold-out amphitheaters and arenas under their belts, not to mention this past Super Bowl halftime show, as The Heartbreakers, its clear Mudcrutch has been revitalizing. We caught up with Campbell, Leadon and Marsh to hear how it was going half way th ... Tags:Tom Leadon, Randall Marsh, Mudcrutch, Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Trench, band, reunion