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Mike Campbell Making Dreams Come True

Mike Campbell, left, plays Griffin Black's re-creation of "The Red Dog," onstage with Tom Petty at a July concert in Philadelphia.

WHAT!?!?!?!

Don't get all upset and defensive fans, it's a movie.  Nobody hates Tom Petty!  That's Un-American!

Rock N Roll Dream Comes True

When Heartbreaker Mike Campbell met a young fan, he didn't just string him along!

Bringin' Mojo to Philips

What a great night of music!

Is That a UFO!?!?

"I've had a few close calls, so everyone has asked me not to drive."

A Heartbreaker Makes Teen's Dream Come True

A Heartbreaker Makes Teen's Dream Come True

Mike Campbell, left, plays Griffin Black's re-creation of "The Red Dog," onstage with Tom Petty at a July concert in Philadelphia.

I Hate Tom Petty!

I Hate Tom Petty!

Don't get all upset and defensive fans, it's a movie.  Nobody hates Tom Petty!  That's Un-American!

Rock N Roll Dream Comes True

Rock N Roll Dream Comes True

When Heartbreaker Mike Campbell met a young fan, he didn't just string him along!

Bringin' Mojo to Philips Wednesday

Bringin' Mojo to Philips Wednesday

What a great night of music!

Is That a UFO!?!?

Is That a UFO!?!?

"I've had a few close calls, so everyone has asked me not to drive."

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Damn The Torpedoes

Damn The Torpedoes

Click to buy at Amazon The first guitar chord I ever learned was an F sharp minor bar chord played on my first electric guitar; a Hondo II Les Paul copy that I bought for $35 at the age of 13, the week that Damn The Torpedoes came out.  Way back in October...

Comments 01 Sep 2010

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Music Midtown 2005

Music Midtown 2005

              I didn't get this email from Mary of East End till Sunday night."Tell him to call me at the hotel. I want to talk to him."Above is Tony's reponse to... Read more

Comments 12 Jun 2005

ASCAP Expo 2006

ASCAP Expo 2006

"I just want to write a good song." Thats what Tom Petty said when asked about his songwriting methods at ASCAPs I Create Music Expo this past Saturday. The expo... Read more

Comments 26 Apr 2006

Musician Farewell

Musician Farewell

Howie Epstein, former bass player for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, died Monday of a suspected drug overdose. Tom Petty fan site GoneGator.com offers a low-key but touching tribute to... Read more

Comments 04 Apr 2003

Just Do Me Like That

Just Do Me Like That

Well, I don't know if anybody reads this crap, but I'm sure I'm going to get some phone calls and emails about this one if they do! Some of this... Read more

Comments 12 Feb 2005

Adria Petty Thankyou

Adria Petty Thankyou

        Adria Petty (Tom's Daughter for those who don't know) left this message on the official BBS. Thanks Adria for the Christmas Present! I was truly flattered!   Hey it's Adria Petty here. I... Read more

Comments 26 Dec 2002

Nothing Petty On This Site

Nothing Petty On This Site

Nothing petty on this site if you're a fan of Tom's! gonegator.com was reviewed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution July 13, 2001. Pretty cool, huh!?!?!  Atlanta is the home of an... Read more

Comments 13 Jul 2001