How Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Struggled to Record ‘Refugee’How Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Struggled to Record ‘Refugee’Hit single required 70 takes, with one band member fired and rehired and its cowriter leaving town for two days. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch New Video for Tom Petty’s ’Something Could Happen’Watch New Video for Tom Petty’s ’Something Could Happen’Long-lost track finally appeared on ‘Wildflowers & All the Rest' set.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Mike Campbell ‘Not Ready Emotionally’ for Heartbreakers ReunionMike Campbell ‘Not Ready Emotionally’ for Heartbreakers ReunionTom Petty's longtime collaborator is still grieving for his bandmate. Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
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
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, ‘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
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