Tom Petty

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12.20.23

The Meaning Behind One of Tom Petty’s Most Classic Classic Rock Staples, “American Girl”

By Robert Crawford
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12.19.23

Tom Petty’s Estate Remembers Jim Ladd, Inspiration for “The Last DJ,” After Sudden Passing

By Matthew Wilson
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12.14.23

The Story Behind Tom Petty’s Futuristic “You Got Lucky”

By Cillea Houghton
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12.11.23

2 Tom Petty Eras, as Defined by His 2 Drummers

By Robert Crawford
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12.10.23

3 Movies Every Tom Petty Fan Should See

By Jacob Uitti
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12.09.23

Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road” Enjoys Absurd Streaming Surge Following ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer Drop

By Matthew Wilson
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12.05.23

What Song Is in the GTA VI Trailer? A Famous Tom Petty Hit Has Twitter Buzzing

By Chris Piner
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11.30.23

The Meaning Behind Tom Petty’s Devastating Love Song “You Wreck Me”

By Jacob Uitti
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11.29.23

A Little Help from His Friends: 5 Tom Petty Songs That Got Extra-Special Oomph from Some A-List Guest Stars

By Jim Beviglia
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11.25.23

The Meaning Behind “Breakdown,” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Ultimate “California Southern Rock” Proclamation

By Thom Donovan
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11.23.23

9 Tom Petty Songs Every Music Fan—Every Human, Really—Needs to Know

By Robert Crawford
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11.20.23

3 Songs You Didn’t Know Bob Dylan Wrote for the Traveling Wilburys

By Jacob Uitti

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