Tom Petty

Running into a school crush while high on acid resulted in the 'Damn the Torpedoes' classic.

‘Wildflowers’ project is underway and will include previously unreleased track.

Heartbreakers leader had key 'Purple Rain' moment on his mind when he completed a track Stevie Nicks abandoned.

President did not have family's permission to use “I Won’t Back Down” at campaign rally.

“Make It Better (Forget About Me)” diverted the course of ‘Southern Accents’ album during a period of cocaine overindulgence.

Singer asked the ELO leader for help with song that kicked off the 'Full Moon Fever' sessions.

Lyrics to "Jammin' Me" -- penned by Petty and Bob Dylan -- managed to both skewer the media and earn the wrath of the movie star.

Heartbreakers leader fell back on “girl-group” influences to make Mike Campbell’s song work.

The six-bedroom, 10-bath property includes a recording studio, gym and pool with waterfall.

Proceeds will benefit one of the late Heartbreakers band leader's most beloved charities.

Differences settled as parties say they acted badly as result of “intense grief.”

Petty had been hoping to meet the former Beatle before he received the devastating news of Lennon's murder.