Tom Petty wanted to turn a catchy riff into a much-needed hit. He didn't stop playing it until he did

Under pressure to follow up his multi-platinum breakthrough, Damn the Torpedoes, with another best-selling album, Petty ...

Tom Petty and Mike Campbell on how a chance meeting saved the Heartbreakers’ debut single from oblivion

Petty was so excited to find the hook, he called the band back in the studio to remake the song — at four in the morning ...
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The Rock Legend Responsible for Teaching Tom Petty How To Play Guitar (For Only $3 an Hour)

Tom Petty received some of his first musical instruction from Don Felder, fellow Gainesville resident and local musician.
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In Memoriam: Looking Back At Tom Petty's Impressive Career

Tom Petty was a very talented musician who formed the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Three Grammy awards and collaborations with George Harrison, are just two of his major achievements. Let's ...