I think of her every time I hear those songs.” Tom Petty’s brother didn’t think it would be a good idea for him to attend the funeral By 1980, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had released ...

Once Petty began selling records, his family started using his fame to establish themselves as local celebrities. For his dad, Earl, this meant sleeping with as many women as possible. For his ...

Tom Petty is sitting at a table drinking Coke and ... Devastated as he was, Petty chose not to attend her funeral in his home town of Gainesville, Florida because he reasoned his presence would ...

Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks collaborated on the 1981 songs "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" and "Insider" Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024.

Before Tom Petty became a rock legend, he was just another kid roaming the streets of Gainesville and dreaming of making it big. Petty’s roots still run deep in the city, and now, thanks to ...

Tom Petty Weekend is considered the official festival of the Tom Petty Nation fan community. The event not only salutes Petty, but celebrates original music inspired by him. In addition to musical ...

Before Tom Petty became a rock legend, he was just another kid roaming the streets of Gainesville and dreaming of making it big. Petty’s roots still run deep in the city, and now, thanks to ...