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
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
Listen to Previously Unreleased Tom Petty Song ‘Confusion Wheel’Listen to Previously Unreleased Tom Petty Song ‘Confusion Wheel’Track will be featured on the upcoming 'Wildflowers & All the Rest' box set.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Tom Petty Returned Home for ‘Into the Great Wide Open’How Tom Petty Returned Home for ‘Into the Great Wide Open’After a successful solo album wrapped up the '80s, he got back together with the Heartbreakers for the new decade.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
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
25 Years On, Where’s Tom Petty’s Complete ‘Wildflowers’ Album?25 Years On, Where’s Tom Petty’s Complete ‘Wildflowers’ Album?Heartbreakers leader remained haunted until his death by incomplete 1994 release – his fans are still haunted.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tom Petty’s Wife and Daughters Now Clashing Over Salad DressingTom Petty’s Wife and Daughters Now Clashing Over Salad DressingThe battle for control over late rocker's estate has extended into condiments. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Watch Tom Petty’s New ‘For Real’ VideoWatch Tom Petty’s New ‘For Real’ VideoLate legend's daughter Adria assembled clip from photos and footage of her father.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Tom Petty’s ‘Full Moon Fever': The Stories Behind Each SongTom Petty’s ‘Full Moon Fever': The Stories Behind Each SongSinger needed a fresh start, and with these dozen tracks he earned one -- but it wasn't easy. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening