How George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne spontaneously created the 1980s’ biggest supergroup

Years after his impressive post-Beatles output, George Harrison found success one more time with the Traveling Wilburys.

How Tom Petty broke up his band to form the Heartbreakers — and the musician he left behind

Although he took his break with Petty in stride, his feelings shifted when the guitarist fired up Mudcrutch again in 2007.

15 Lesser Known Tales About Tom Petty

Tom Petty’s life and career are often framed by the big headlines: the Heartbreakers’ rise to fame, his battles with record ...
American Songwriter

2 Solo Songs Roy Orbison Co-Wrote with Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty Apart From 1988 Classic “You Got It”

This is a bittersweet thing because he was such a big hero to me," said Jeff Lynne. "I used to listen to him for hours and ...
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Why Heartbreakers Guitarist Mike Campbell Never Spoke to Tom Petty About Late Singer's Heroin Addiction

Tom Petty's substance abuse issues in the 1990s were a battle he had to fight himself. Mike Campbell, who was the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the band’s inception in 1976 ...
American Songwriter

Ex-Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch Fondly Recalls the Band’s 1980s Tours With Bob Dylan: “I Loved Every Second of It” (Exclusive)

In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, ex-drummer of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Stan Lynch, fondly recalled his band’s 1980s tours with Bob Dylan.
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Tom Petty Recalls Getting 'Beat Up' by Fans in Resurfaced Film: They 'Thought They Could Just Take a Finger Home'

The late rocker recalled the fight in Cameron Crowe's documentary 'Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party' Tom Petty looked back on an infamous concert in an interview from over 40 years ago. In a ...
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How Mike Campbell survived his toughest audition — in front of Tom Petty

The guitarist didn’t have the gear but he had the chops, and that was all that really mattered ...

Campbell’s Heritage Theatre hosting a Petty Party

Petty Party, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band out of LA, is set to perform Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell’s ...
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One Of Tom Petty’s Most Famous Songs Debuts In America

Tom Petty’s “American Girl” debuts at No. 22 on Billboard’s Rock Streaming Songs chart, marking his first new hit on the tally since his 2017 passing. NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 22: Tom Petty of ...
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BEING PETTY: THE TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS EXPERIENCE Comes to The Park Theatre

Being Petter: The Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Experience LIVE is coming to The Park Theatre. The performance will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 pm. Being Petty, a renowned Tom Petty ...
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Tom Petty’s Malibu Estate Sells for $11.2 Million After Years on the Market

It turns out living like rock legend Tom Petty doesn’t come cheap — but it’s still a far cry from “Free Fallin’.” According to the New York Post, Petty’s longtime Malibu, California, estate has ...