Fans of Petty often cite Echo as a masterpiece of songwriting, and it is easy to see why. For starters, it is the songwriter’s most personal album by far. Within the tracklisting, Petty lays his soul ...

Mike Campbell’s new book details long journey from his underprivileged upbringing in Florida through the Heartbreakers' rise ...

While the 1970s were a competitive landscape for any heartfelt songwriter with a guitar, somehow, Petty prevailed through ...

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Joe Walsh, Don Airey, Those Damn Crows, Pete Townshend, Lollapalooza 92, Luke Spiller, Mike Campbell, Yngwie Malmsteen, ...

The Speaker Wars (Stan Lynch, Jon Christopher Davis) released a new single on April 24, 2025, titled 'The Forgiveness Tree.' ...

None of us are immune to the rule of Murphy’s Law, which is something Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers learned ... process almost makes it seem like the album was cursed from the jump, pushing ...

A particularly glowing comment came from a fan who noted, “I’ve seen TPATH [Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers] OVER 100 times and seen numerous TPATH tribute bands… Being Petty was the ...

Tom Petty found a kindred musical spirit in Jeff Lynne. "Yer So Bad" turned into one of the most potent examples of their ...

As the 1970s came to a close, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers enjoyed immense success with their previous album, Damn the Torpedoes. However, the benefits of fame came with hidden costs. Long periods ...

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was one of the biggest rock ... Tench became a high demand studio musician and has released two solo albums. His latest, “The Melancholy Season,” is brand ...

Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will perform Tuesday, May 20 at The Church Studio as part of the studio’s Legacy Concert Series. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. show ...