Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at 50

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at 50

Author: Ultimate Classic Rock June 19, 2026 Duration: 40:05
Adria Petty and longtime producer/archivist Ryan Ulyate join Matt to discuss the latest Petty Legacy release, Live at the Paradise Rock Club 1978, which bottles a great performance from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recorded live in Boston in July of 1978. They discuss how the album came about and what was required to get it ready for release. Adria also shares a bit of insight regarding what fans can look forward to this year and beyond as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with an ongoing series of special things. Our thanks to both Ryan and Adria for the time! Check out highlights from today's interview here: https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-petty-50th-anniversary-unreleased-music-2026/

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