Steve Ferrone

Biography

Steve Ferrone (born 25 April 1950) is an English drummer. He is known as a member of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from 1994 to 2017, replacing original drummer Stan Lynch, and as part of the "classic lineup" of the Average White Band in the 1970s. Ferrone has recorded and performed with Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Duran Duran, Stevie Nicks, Laura Pausini, Christine McVie, Rick James, Slash, Chaka Khan, Bee Gees, Scritti Politti, Aerosmith, Al Jarreau, Mick Jagger, Johnny Cash, Todd Rundgren and Pat Metheny. Ferrone also hosts The New Guy weekly radio show on Sirius Xm's Tom Petty Radio.

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Known for

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Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later

2025 ⭐ 6.3

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Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock

2023 ⭐ 10.0

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Let There Be Drums!

2022 ⭐ 6.8

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Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free

2021 ⭐ 6.8

Career timeline

2025

Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later

Drums · 2025

⭐ 6.3

2023

Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock Notable

Self - Drums · 2023

⭐ 10.0

2022

Let There Be Drums!

Self · 2022

⭐ 6.8

2021

Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free

Himself · 2021

⭐ 6.8

2008

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville

2008

2007

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Notable

Self · 2007

⭐ 7.6

2006

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: 30th Anniversary Concert

drums · 2006

Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live

Himself - Drums · 2006

2005

Average White Band: Live at Montreux 1977 Notable

Drums & Percussion · 2005

⭐ 8.0

2003

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic (The Last DJ) Notable

Drums; Percussion · 2003

⭐ 8.0

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert

drums · 2003

⭐ 6.4

1999

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - High Grass Dogs - Live from the Fillmore Notable

Himself · 1999

⭐ 7.5

Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton Notable

Self · 1999

⭐ 7.0

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live at the Docks, Hamburg Notable

drums · 1999

⭐ 7.0

1995

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 400 Days

Self · 1995

1992

George Harrison: Live at The Royal Albert Hall

1992

Eric Clapton - MTV Unplugged

1992

⭐ 6.9

1991

Eric Clapton: 24 Nights

Self - Drums · 1991

⭐ 6.9

1990

Eric Clapton: The Master At Work

Himself · 1990

1988

Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988 Notable

drums · 1988

⭐ 7.0

Eric Clapton at Tokyo Dome

Self · 1988

⭐ 6.0

Working for the Skin Trade: Duran Duran Notable

Self - Drums · 1988

⭐ 10.0

1983

George Duke: Live in Tokyo, Japan

Drums · 1983

Frequently appears with

Eric Clapton

Guitar / Vocals

Nathan East

Bass Guitar / Backing Voc

Chuck Leavell

Keyboards

Ray Cooper

Percussion

Greg Phillinganes

Self - Keyboards

Alan Clark

Self - Keyboards

Full filmography

HD

Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later

2025 ⭐ 6.3

HD

Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock

2023 ⭐ 10.0

HD

Let There Be Drums!

2022 ⭐ 6.8

HD

Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free

2021 ⭐ 6.8

HD

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gatorville

2008

HD

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

2007 ⭐ 7.6

HD

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers: 30th Anniversary Concert

2006

HD

Eric Clapton: After Midnight Live

2006

HD

Average White Band: Live at Montreux 1977

2005 ⭐ 8.0

HD

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic (The Last DJ)

2003 ⭐ 8.0

HD

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: Live in Concert

2003 ⭐ 6.4

HD

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - High Grass Dogs - Live from the Fillmore

1999 ⭐ 7.5

HD

Clapton Chronicles: The Best of Eric Clapton

1999 ⭐ 7.0

HD

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Live at the Docks, Hamburg

1999 ⭐ 7.0

HD

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: 400 Days

1995

HD

George Harrison: Live at The Royal Albert Hall

1992

HD

Eric Clapton - MTV Unplugged

1992 ⭐ 6.9

HD

Eric Clapton: 24 Nights

1991 ⭐ 6.9

HD

Eric Clapton: The Master At Work

1990

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Eric Clapton: Philadelphia 1988

1988 ⭐ 7.0