StoneMtn Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 International Herald Tribune MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2005Tom Petty will receive the Century Award, Billboard's highest honor for creative achievement, at this year's Billboard Music Awards on Dec. 6. "This award comes at a particularly nice time as the Heartbreakers and I go into the 30th year of our career," Petty said in a statement. "I'm very honored that Billboard has acknowledged me." Petty's hits include "Free Fallin'," "Don't Do Me Like That" and "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' duet with Stevie Nicks. Petty introduced George Harrison, the first Century Award honoree, at the 1992 Billboard Music Awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Alright... I like the Album Echo's... and Wildflowers... I think he really deserves this award. Don't forget about the Wilbury's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 He puts on an incredible live show, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothedShredder Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 The ultimate test. Have you seen his character on King of the Hill? He dates Luanne for an episode or two.He reminds me of John Fogarty in alot of ways with their hit-a-bility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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