How LSD and a Hookup Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Even the Losers’How LSD and a Hookup Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Even the Losers’Running into a school crush while high on acid resulted in the 'Damn the Torpedoes' classic. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Listen to Tom Petty’s Demo of ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’Listen to Tom Petty’s Demo of ‘You Don’t Know How It Feels’‘Wildflowers’ project is underway and will include previously unreleased track.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tom Petty’s Family Hits Donald Trump With Cease and Desist NoticeTom Petty’s Family Hits Donald Trump With Cease and Desist NoticePresident did not have family's permission to use “I Won’t Back Down” at campaign rally.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Prince Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’How Prince Inspired Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’Heartbreakers leader had key 'Purple Rain' moment on his mind when he completed a track Stevie Nicks abandoned.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Releases a Song He Hates35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Releases a Song He Hates“Make It Better (Forget About Me)” diverted the course of ‘Southern Accents’ album during a period of cocaine overindulgence.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyThe Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyBob Dylan co-written lyrics allude to a bevy of late '80s hot-button topics.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Selena Gomez Buys Tom Petty’s Former MansionSelena Gomez Buys Tom Petty’s Former MansionThe pop singer reportedly paid $4.9 million for the Southern California home. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Tom Petty’s Victorious Struggle With ‘Here Comes My Girl’Tom Petty’s Victorious Struggle With ‘Here Comes My Girl’Single helped propel 'Damn the Torpedoes' to triple-platinum sales. but it wasn't easy to complete.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Unreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After TheftUnreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After TheftMan arrested after stealing more than $100,0000 of instruments and gear from storage unit.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tom Petty’s Ex-Wife Buys His Childhood House for $175,000Tom Petty’s Ex-Wife Buys His Childhood House for $175,000Jane Benyo Petty bought the Gainesville, Fla., home where her former husband spent much of his boyhood.Dave LiftonDave Lifton