Fillmore Live 1997

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers have announced their 1st live album in 13 years. The band will issue a new music collection, which was tracked at The Fillmore in San Francisco during their 20 night stand in 1997. "Live At The Fillmore 1997# documents the group’s final 6 performances during their extensive Bay Area run with a 58 song offering and 14 spoken word tracks set to be released on November 25th, 2022, via Warner Records.

The forthcoming release will be available in various formats, including a 2 disc CD set or a 4 CD deluxe edition. For the vinyl fanatic, there will be an obtainable 3 record standard set, as well as a 6 albums deluxe edition, and uber deluxe edition, comprised of 6 professionally recorded shows, a reprint of the 8 page 1997 fan newsletter, custom guitar pick and much more.

Highlights of the newly announced albums include covers of Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heavens Door”, JJ Cale’s “Crazy Mama”, and Rolling Stones’ “Time Is On My Side”. Moreover, the new release will feature takes on tunes initially written by Kinks, Everly Brothers, Bill Withers, Byrds, Chuck Berry and Booker T & The MG’s. Also included are contributions from Roger McGuinn and blues legend John Lee Hooker, who joined the ensemble on stage during their coveted 1997 stand.

In preparation for the impending release, Mike Campbell, The Heartbreakers' guitarist, offered, “Playing the Fillmore in 1997 for a month was one of my favorite experiences as a musician in my whole life. The band was on fire and we changed the setlist every night. The room and the crowd was spiritual, and we got to play with some amazing guests. I will always remember those nights with joy and inspiration”.