Tom Petty will be the featured attraction at ASCAP's inaugural "I Create Music" EXPO to take place April 22 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. In its first conference devoted to the art of songwriting and composing, Petty will answer questions in a traditional interview format and address questions from those in attendance.

Marilyn Bergman, ASCAP President and Chairman commented: "Tom Petty is one of rock's consummate craftsmen, and his music is beloved by fans around the world. As a master songwriter with a long and distinguished career, he has achieved commercial success and maintained artistic integrity in the music business like few others. His conversation with fellow writers at the ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO will be an inspiration and a highlight of the event."

Taking place April 20-22, the EXPO will bring together composers and music industry professionals with the generic goal of "working together to achieve greater success." In addition to Petty, fellow musicians Desmond Child, Jimmy Jam and Jimmy Webb will attend the conference.

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