The band went on to continue being intermittently active with touring, and recording a live album and a follow-up to their debut with Mudcrutch 2, in 2016. Petty died in 2017, bringing Mudcrutch's operations to a close.
The band continued performing intermittently, touring and recording new music, releasing a live album and a second studio album with Mudcrutch 2 in 2016.  Tom Petty's death brought an end to Mudcrutch's activities.