Heartbreakers Honor Tom Petty With Special Performance and Box Set
WHO:
Rolling Stone Music - Chris Stapleton will front the Heartbreakers during their reunion performance.
Variety - The four members of the original/classic lineup of Tom Petty's band will reunite on stage.
Rolling Stone Music - The Tom Petty Estate is involved in the announcement of a new box set.
Pitchfork - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the artists featured in the new box set.
WHAT:
Rolling Stone Music - The reunion performance will include classics like "American Girl."
Variety - The original/classic lineup of Tom Petty's band will perform together for the first time in more than 20 years.
Rolling Stone Music - A massive new box set titled "Origins 1971-1978" has been announced.
Pitchfork - The box set includes unreleased material, specifically a song titled “Parade of Loons.”
Spin Magazine - The Heartbreakers will perform in full for the first time since Tom Petty’s death.
WHERE:
Spin Magazine - The Heartbreakers originated from Florida.
WHEN:
Variety - The Americana Honors will take place on a Wednesday night.
Variety - The reunion performance will take place at the Americana Honors on Wednesday night.
Pitchfork - The box set "Origins 1971-1978" is set to be released on November 10, 2026.
WHY:
Spin Magazine - The box set aims to explore the early work of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, reflecting on their development as a band.
HOW:
Pitchfork - A video for the unreleased song “Parade of Loons” has been released.
Pitchfork - The box set is a 5xLP collection, indicating it contains five vinyl records.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 02:11 UTC)
Chris Stapleton will take the stage as the frontman for the Heartbreakers during their highly anticipated reunion performance, which will feature beloved classics like "American Girl." This exciting event is set to unfold on a Wednesday night at the Americana Honors. In addition, fans can now enjoy a video for the unreleased song “Parade of Loons,” which has just been released.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 17:01 UTC)
The original lineup of Tom Petty's band is set to reunite on stage for the first time in over 20 years. This highly anticipated performance will take place at the Americana Honors on Wednesday night. Fans of the legendary band can look forward to this special event celebrating their iconic music.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 16:01 UTC)
The Tom Petty Estate has announced a massive new box set titled "Origins 1971-1978," featuring Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, which will include unreleased material like a song called “Parade of Loons.” This 5xLP collection aims to explore the early work of the band and reflect on their development, with the release scheduled for November 10, 2026. Additionally, the Heartbreakers will perform in full for the first time since Tom Petty’s death, marking a significant moment for fans.