The New Heartbreakers

The New Heartbreakers is a supergroup consisting of former members  (keyboards),  (bass),  (guitar), and  (drums), along with Screaming Yellow Players member Gabriel Haim (vocals) and former  member  (guitar).

History
Early in the morning on October 2, 2017, Petty was found unconscious in his home, not breathing, and in full cardiac arrest. Following premature media reports of his death, Petty later died at the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. He was 66. Though the group did not formally disband, Petty stated in his final interview with the Los Angeles Times a few days prior to his death that the Heartbreakers would probably disband if one of its members died or became too ill to perform.

In April 2018,, and  acted as the backing band for the Light Up the Blues benefit concert in Los Angeles, backing Beck, Neil Young, Patti Smith, and Stephen Stills, with whom they performed Petty's "I Won't Back Down." In August 2018, the New Heartbreakers made their debut appearance at that year's Top of the Pops EK Awards.

Campbell declined to join The New Heartbreakers, (who Campbell replaced in ) replaced Campbell. of auditioned for the lead singer role but had to withdraw due to being too busy with other matters. also auditioned for the lead singer role, but withdrew as well due to health issues and contractual obligations with The Cars. Gabriel Haim of Screaming Yellow Players was chosen as the new lead vocalist.