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Mudcrutch Co-Founder and Former Tom Petty Bandmate, Tom Leadon Dies at 70

7 Songs You Didn’t Know Tom Petty’s ‘Heartbreaker’ Mike Campbell Wrote for Other Artists

7 Magical Performances from Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Behind the Meaning of the Spirited Song “Don’t Do Me Like That” by Tom Petty

Watch: Blake Shelton, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, and Matt Sorum Cover Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”

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Tom Petty’s 10 Favorite Elvis Songs

February 6, 2023, 12:17 pm
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January 25, 2023, 2:10 pm
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Tom Petty’s Daughter, Adria Petty, and Benmont Tench Remember Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ‘Live at the Fillmore’

November 26, 2022, 1:12 pm
New Song Saturday! Hear New Tracks from Tom Petty, Sunny War, Hailey Whitters and More

November 26, 2022, 12:58 pm
Tom Petty Estate “Shocked” that Kari Lake “Illegally” Used Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” for Campaign

November 19, 2022, 9:39 am
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Unveil Rare Live Cover of J.J. Cale’s “Call Me The Breeze”

November 4, 2022, 10:53 am
Tom Petty’s Estate Issues Clear Message on Gun Control, Citing Petty’s Beliefs

October 29, 2022, 10:52 am
The University of Florida Athletic Association to Celebrate Inaugural Tom Petty Day
5 Deep Cuts From Tom Petty That You Should Be Listening To

October 1, 2022, 8:20 am
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ First Live Album in 13 Years, ‘Live at the Fillmore (1997),’ Set for Extensive Release

September 21, 2022, 11:37 am
Behind the Comforting Meaning of “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty

August 4, 2022, 10:03 am

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