Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers Have Discussed Reunion PossibilityTom Petty’s Heartbreakers Have Discussed Reunion PossibilityDrummer Steve Ferrone says the band thought final tour should have been postponed.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder + More To Rock Virtual Tom Petty CelebrationFoo Fighters, Eddie Vedder + More To Rock Virtual Tom Petty CelebrationIt'll honor what would've been the rocker's 70th birthday.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Our 25 Favorite Tom Petty StoriesOur 25 Favorite Tom Petty StoriesFrom Elvis Presley's influence to classic music videos to Kevin Bacon's hilarious impression.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
How LSD and a Hookup Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Even the Losers’How LSD and a Hookup Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Even the Losers’Running into a school crush while high on acid resulted in the 'Damn the Torpedoes' classic. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Tom Petty’s Family Hits Donald Trump With Cease and Desist NoticeTom Petty’s Family Hits Donald Trump With Cease and Desist NoticePresident did not have family's permission to use “I Won’t Back Down” at campaign rally.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Prince Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’How Prince Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’Heartbreakers leader had key 'Purple Rain' moment on his mind when he completed a track Stevie Nicks abandoned.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Releases a Song He Hates35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Releases a Song He Hates“Make It Better (Forget About Me)” diverted the course of ‘Southern Accents’ album during a period of cocaine overindulgence.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
30 Years Ago: Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Hit Their First Spark With ‘Yer So Bad’30 Years Ago: Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Hit Their First Spark With ‘Yer So Bad’Singer asked the ELO leader for help with song that kicked off the 'Full Moon Fever' sessions. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyThe Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyBob Dylan co-written lyrics allude to a bevy of late '80s hot-button topics.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Tom Petty’s Former Home Sells For $4.9 MillionTom Petty’s Former Home Sells For $4.9 MillionThe six-bedroom, 10-bath property includes a recording studio, gym and pool with waterfall.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Tom Petty’s Widow and Daughters to Manage His Estate TogetherTom Petty’s Widow and Daughters to Manage His Estate TogetherDifferences settled as parties say they acted badly as result of “intense grief.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty Met on Sunset BoulevardHow Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty Met on Sunset BoulevardThe ELO mastermind recalled being pulled over by Heartbreakers leader and asked to write songs.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty