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Gainesville, the birthplace of Tom Petty, might be pretty far away from Germany. However, in May 2019 a band has been founded in a little town near Munich which has committed themselves to the musical legacy of legend Tom Petty. Proudly the band wears the name of “Gainesville”. These four passionate musicians are committed to heartland and classic rock.

Founding members, Detlef Wolff (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar) and Michael Thaler (Lead Guitar and Vocals) had a vison when they founded Gainesville. The wanted to bring the magic of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to life and create a tribute band which is able to catch the soul and the spirit of this legendary musician.

Bassist and background vocalist, Reinhard “Reini” Rose and drummer Thomas Bittner (who is temporarily substituted by Frank Severin) are the perfect fit. The chemistry between these five musicians worked from the very beginning. Together, they have lots of band and stage experience under their belt as you can see during their energetic live shows.

Gainesville is not only a tribute band – they are THE Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tribute-band in Germany. With their great passion, dedication and their musical loyalty they are bringing not only the hits of Tom Petty that everyone’s knows, back to life. Rock connoisseurs will also be surprised by deep cuts. Songs from Mudcrutch and the Travelling Wilburys are also part of their repertoire. 

Moreover, Gainesville plays songs which Tom Petty named as his biggest influences and which he covered with his band The Heartbreakers once in a while. Chuck Berry, The Byrds, Eddie Cochran – they have formed the musical landscape where Gainesville found their home.

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