New Tom Petty Documentary to Premiere at SXSW OnlineNew Tom Petty Documentary to Premiere at SXSW Online'Somewhere You Feel Free' utilizes "newly discovered archive of 16mm film" to show singer-songwriter at work on 1994's 'Wildflowers.'Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Tom Petty’s Band Initially Hated ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’Why Tom Petty’s Band Initially Hated ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’"What’s funny is that when Tom wrote this song, when he first showed it to me, the chorus was, 'Hey, Indiana girl, go out and find the world,'" says Mike Campbell.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Janis Joplin Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘The Waiting’How Janis Joplin Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘The Waiting’She provided a line for the chorus. Then came the hardest part. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Tom Petty Let Don Henley Record ‘The Boys of Summer’Why Tom Petty Let Don Henley Record ‘The Boys of Summer’Mike Campbell reveals why his late bandmate rejected the demo, which led to the ex-Eagle's solo classic. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
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
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
Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks to Guest at Virtual Tom Petty FestivalEddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks to Guest at Virtual Tom Petty FestivalFoo Fighters and Jackson Browne also booked for event, marking what would have been late rocker's 70th birthday.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Tom Petty, ‘Wildflowers and All the Rest': Album ReviewTom Petty, ‘Wildflowers and All the Rest': Album ReviewSolo LP from 1994 is expanded with outtakes, home recordings and a live disc, enriching an already rewarding record.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Rod Stewart Covered Tom Petty, but He Wasn’t Really a FanRod Stewart Covered Tom Petty, but He Wasn’t Really a FanHis update of a 'Wildflowers'-era leftover reached the Top 10 on the adult-contemporary chart in 1995.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Hear Tom Petty’s Previously Unreleased ‘Leave Virginia Alone’Hear Tom Petty’s Previously Unreleased ‘Leave Virginia Alone’Track was originally intended for the 'Wildflowers' album but eventually given to Rod Stewart. Allison RappAllison Rapp