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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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 ...

Denial can be a powerful character trait to highlight in a song. A narrator who’s broken inside but is putting up a brave front makes for some fascinating emotional terrain. All the better when that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Greatest Hits rises across ...

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

Tom Petty was born on this date in 1950. Let's mark the occasion with your favorite tracks from him, collaborations and covers by other artists. We'll spin a set. Hear your requests weekdays after 9 a ...

Anyone who listens to music regularly enough knows that listening to an album on vinyl versus on a computer are two entirely different experiences. There are, naturally, pros and cons to each in terms ...

Tom Petty's daughter Adria is honoring her late father on his birthday. The legendary musician and former frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, who rose to superstardom with songs like ...