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    • Jul 21, 1955
    Bass player Howie Epstein is born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A member of Tom Petty's band, The Heartbreakers, for 20 years, he produces three hits for girlfriend Carlene Carter: "Come On Back," "Every Little Thing" and "I Fell In Love"
    Feb 25, 1996
    Johnny Cash sells out the House of Blues on Los Angeles' Sunset Strip. The show includes impromptu appearances by Tom Petty and two members of Petty's band, The Heartbreakers, Howie Epstein and Mike Campbell
    Apr 3, 1999
    Carlene Carter and Howie Epstein leave six dogs with a Santa Fe kennel for what they say will be a three-month stay, but don't pick them up until October. The kennel owner sues in 2001 for $22,000 in unpaid fees
    Jun 26, 2001
    Carlene Carter and musician/producer Howie Epstein are arrested in Albuquerque for speeding in a stolen vehicle. Police find 2.9 grams of heroin and drug paraphernalia in the car. They are released from custody the next day
    Jun 27, 2002
    Tom Petty starts his 2002 tour at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It marks the first time in 20 years he's hit the road without bass player Howie Epstein, fired from the band for personal issues. Epstein produced several Carlene Carter hits
    Feb 23, 2003
    Bass player and producer Howie Epstein dies of a suspected heroin overdose in Santa Fe's St. Vincent Hospital. A 20-year member of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, he produced three country hits for longtime girlfriend Carlene Carter
    Mar 12, 2004
    The Associated Press reports the family of late musician Howie Epstein is suing his ex-girlfriend, Carlene Carter, to revoke her right to buy his home. The property is headed to foreclosure, and relatives want to sell it and split the proceeds
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