Growing up Gainesville, Florida, Tom Petty lived among some of rock’s future guitar greats. Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder lived in the area and says he gave Petty guitar lessons (although Petty ...

The Traveling Wilburys were musical proof that, every so often, the stars will align just right and foster the creation of something historic, influential, and just plain cool. The band featured a ...

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Even though Tom Petty felt that he lucked out being one of the best songwriters of his generation, sometimes a few songs were ...

Ninety years ago today, the legendary rock and roll singer and songwriter who wasn't afraid to show his softer side was born ...

When Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne wrote 'Free Fallin'', Petty experimented with chords and melodies that initially amused Lynne, before they landed on magic.