American Songwriter

What Were Tom Petty’s 5 Biggest US Hits?

Tom Petty consistently crossed over to the pop charts in his heyday. These five songs were his biggest American hits.
American Songwriter

The Near Tragedy Tom Petty and His Family Escaped That Inspired One of His Greatest Hits

Tom Petty and his family were the victims of an arson attack on their Encino, California, home early in the morning on May 17, 1987. The family was preparing for an afternoon barbecue in celebration ...
Forbes

One Of Tom Petty’s Most Famous Songs Debuts In America

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 ...

As Tom Petty’s world fell apart, he made his most deeply personal album

Tom Petty thought he was just making another solo album. Instead he ended up performing open-heart surgery on himself, ...