Tom Petty
tom petty's timeless melodies keep finding new voices—from tribute bands in germany to luke combs on country radio—proving his gift for the unforgettable hook never ages
Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was the leader and frontman of the rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch and a member of the late 1980s supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He was also a successful solo artist. Over the c… wikipedia →
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recent news
anniversary and milestones
- Tom Petty, 50 years of the Heartbreakers marked with new American Girl mix - Ad-hoc-news.de
- The Gulf War or heroin: What was Tom Petty’s 1991 hit ‘Learning to Fly’ really about? - Far Out Magazine
- Mike Campbell on 5 classic Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tracks recorded with his Fender Broadcaster - Yahoo
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song meanings and stories
- Jack Johnson & Lake Street Dive Cover Tom Petty In West Palm Beach - JamBase
- “There’s a subtle slickness to what we do. We love session guys and have respect for Toto and the Wrecking Crew”: Meet Robert Jon and the Wreck, the rock fanatics who sound like they rolled out of Georgia in ’82 - Guitar World
- The “brilliant” producer Tom Petty always crowned as the best: “Unbelievable” - Far Out Magazine
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collaborations and influences
- Tom Petty once named Elvis Presley's greatest 1960s songs - Far Out Magazine
- Tom Petty - tribute tours mark 50 years of the Heartbreakers - AD HOC NEWS
- 1988 Rock Song by Iconic Supergroup, Written Mainly by George Harrison, Is Still an Iconic Hit 38 Years Later - parade.com
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mike campbell and band members
- Tom Petty's 'Runnin' Down a Dream,' Reimagined by Luke Combs, Is Still a Motivational Hit After 37 Years - Yahoo
- The most “perfect” musical partner Stevie Nicks ever had: “I love his songwriting” - Far Out Magazine
- 1976 Rock Song, Written by Tom Petty After His First Band Fell Apart, Launched One of Rock’s Greatest Bands - parade.com
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best albums and rankings
- The 10 Greatest American Rock Albums of All Time, Ranked - Collider
- Ready for the weekend? 5 things to do in Daytona, Flagler Beach area - Daytona Beach News-Journal
- When George Harrison, Bob Dylan and a host of stars recorded in Dave Stewart’s kitchen: “He walked around the corner to see George trying to teach Dylan how to play ‘Taxman’” - Guitar Player
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tom petty park
- Tom Petty’s Signature Hit Song Reaches A New Peak Decades After Its Release - Yahoo
- The only rock icon Tom Petty was starstruck by: “Can you believe it?” - Far Out Magazine
- Tom Petty's 'Free Fallin'': How a Classic Became Iconic in 'Jerry Maguire' - Yahoo
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tribute shows and events
- Dave Stewart Turns One-Take Improvisation Into New Album ‘The Way It Was Back Then’ - That Eric Alper
- “I got a hold of a little psychedelic substance and tripped out all night. By morning, I said, ‘I’m a bass player!’” How a psychedelic-fueled studio session set Ron Blair on the path to becoming a founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Guitar World