Deep Cut Friday: “Magnolia” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Each week, SPIN digs into the catalogs of great artists and highlights songs you might not know for our Deep Cut Friday ...
American Songwriter

5 Little-Known Tidbits About the Making of ‘Damn The Torpedoes’ by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty elevated from critically acclaimed roots rocker to crossover superstar on Damn The Torpedoes. The 1979 album, his third with The Heartbreakers, churned out several hits and cemented him as ...
American Songwriter

Why Tom Petty Once Argued The Heartbreakers’ Split Was a Blessing in Disguise (And All the Great Music That Proved It)

Being in a band takes a lot of work, time, and dedication—so much so that it can be difficult to pursue other creative projects outside the group. Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers found themselves in a ...

Mike Campbell on 5 classic Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tracks recorded with his Fender Broadcaster

When it comes to Mike Campbell's sound in and out of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, there's a common thread – his 1951 Fender Broadcaster, a guitar he picked up in 1975 at Nadine's Music in ...
Washington Examiner

Saluting America’s most agreed-upon band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Half-a-century later, few artists are as embedded in the American cultural experience as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They are America’s most agreed-upon band. The Eagles remain the ...