Few artists have touched as many people’s lives as Tom Petty. His songs’ legacies span multiple generations as precious pieces of Americana. They are indispensable to rock and roll history.
Even the Losers was formed as a response to the legendary singer’s untimely passing last year. Since the band is comprised of professional touring musicians, they felt the only way to pay homage to the late, great musician was to form a project dedicated to faithfully reproducing the studio versions of the classic Petty songs we all know and love — from “American Girl,” “Free Fallin'” and “Breakdown,” to “The Waiting,” Don’t Do Me Like That” and “I Won’t Back Down.”
The band members themselves weren’t even born when Petty’s career was at its peak, and that is testament to the timeless nature his songs have taken on throughout the years. These songs can be considered musical rites of passage, and the group intends to honor them in memory of Petty’s passing.
Tribute shows can sometimes take on an air of kitsch or campiness that can undermine the nature of what they’re intended to do: pay tribute. Even the Losers will not be featuring any costumes, props or production value beyond what’s necessary to bring these hit songs to life on stage.
The show will be performed at The Paramount on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.
The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave. in Huntington.
For tickets and more information, go to www.paramountny.com.
