The Story of Tom The Torpedoes
Tom Petty’s tragic and unexpected death in October 2017 sparked the birth of Tom The Torpedoes. Based in Florence, KY., this band nails that genuine, vintage and signature Tom Petty sound. This is not the usual tribute show. Rather a professional rock and roll band chasing a true calling. This lineup and the chemistry has taken years to develop. Now more focused on vocals and treading new ground. These guys are super players and have their own look without pretense (no wigs). The Torpedoes play 99% of the radio hits, a few deep cuts and Traveling Wilbury tunes. Booking big stages, festivals, outdoor events, special events, concerts, theaters, breweries and private parties. “We did it for you.” – Tom Petty
The Band:
Brad Dance – lead vocals and bass guitars
Don Lord - guitars and vocals
Denny "Barron" Lyons - 6 and 12-string guitars and vocals
Pete Pemberton – drums, percussion and vocals
Phillip Burkhead - keyboards
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2025 Charlie T Sessions
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2025 Charlie T Sessions
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Live at The Redmoor - Handle With Care (Traveling Wilburys) by Tom The Torpedoes
Watch Tom The Torpedoes perform George Harrison's Traveling Wilburys Debut Single 1989
The Waiting by Tom The Torpedoes
Watch Tom The Torpedoes perform The Waiting
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2025 - End of the Line (Traveling Wilburys cover) Charlie T Sessions
Welcome Phillip Lee Burkhead June 2025 - keyboards and vocals
Phillip is a Louisville, KY native. He began his musical studies at 8 years old. With more formal training at Bellarmine College majoring in piano and voice. He also held a four-year Honors Scholarship for Jazz and Studio Music program at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Amongst several awards was Best Keyboard Artist by Cincinnati Magazine. Masters in Education from Wright State University, he has taught at University of Dayton CCM and University of Cincinnati CCM as well as Cincinnati School of Creative and Performing Arts where he also went to High School. Phillip has an exhaustive resume and is a jazz instructor by trade. It takes an extreme individual to fill Benmont Tench's shoes. Despite all that jazz, Phillip makes for a great Benmont Tench in a rock and roll band. Many know him from his current stay with Almond Butter Band. We welcome Phillip Lee Burkhead to our band.
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