Tom Petty slotted for Super Bowl halftime show

Classic rocker Tom Petty and his Heartbreakers will perform the coveted halftime slot at the Super Bowl in Arizona on Feb. 3. Earlier this year, nearly 140 million Americans tuned in to see Prince play the 2007 slot. Other recent acts have included the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and U2.

Airing on Fox, the NFL's annual championship game will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona just outside of Phoenix. Petty's performance will mark the rare occasion where the veteran rocker, who once threatened to title an album "$8.98" after his label would not lower its price, will partner with a corporate sponsor. That corporation is tire manufacturer Bridgestone Corp, which will be sponsoring the halftime event.

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