In Retrospect: Polaris Amphitheater

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A decade ago today, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers hit the stage at then Germain Amphitheater. Here's a review and pics from one our favorite photographers, Jason Perlman.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers There are not many artists touring today whose songs can carry a show at a venue holding thousands instead of hundreds. Dave Matthews has been pulling it off for about a decade now, but Tom Petty has been doing it for over 30 years. Although there was a nice stage show filled with screens and stage…

From 2004. Sadly, she cancelled due to "the knee injury she suffered filming her new music video." ... but still one of the best admats ever made.

A sad day for music. As far as we can tell, he never hit the Polaris stage. His lone scheduled Polaris appearance for July 26, 1997 "Jam of the Year" tour was rescheduled and eventually cancelled.

Prince Dies at 57: Iconic Musical Genius Found Dead in Paisley Park Prince died earlier today (April 21) at his Paisley Park home and studio

Sept. 16, 2007. Some of the amphitheater crew on-stage for a final goodbye.