TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS TO PERFORM AT SUPER BOWL XLII HALFTIME SHOW

(We reported the day before the big announcement was made!)

Broadcast to nearly 1 billion people in over 230 countries and territories worldwide, the Super Bowl is the marquee event of American sport and television.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will rock this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show as legendary talent such as Prince, Paul McCartney, and The Rolling Stones have in recent years.

Super Bowl XLII will be broadcast on FOX on February 3, 2008.

Check out Tom Petty’s interview with Rolling Stone about performing at Super Bowl XLII.

Read the NFL press release

Tom Petty fans sought for Super Bowl halftime

Larry Rodgers
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 4, 2008 12:00 AM
Volunteer slots remain open to participate in pregame and halftime entertainment for Super Bowl XLII.

The National Football League is seeking people who want to be on the field at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale when Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform at halftime during the Feb. 3 game.

Others will watch performances by yet-to-be-announced acts before the game.

Participants must register as part of a group of 10 or more at superbowlcast.com. Those who register must be at least 16 years old, capable of vigorous physical activity and willing to attend three days of rehearsals.

Participants will not be in the stadium for the game.

Petty is expected to spotlight hits that earned the Heartbreakers induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

Announcement as seen FOX NFL Sunday:

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