35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Releases a Song He Hates35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Releases a Song He Hates“Make It Better (Forget About Me)” diverted the course of ‘Southern Accents’ album during a period of cocaine overindulgence.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
30 Years Ago: Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Hit Their First Spark With ‘Yer So Bad’30 Years Ago: Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne Hit Their First Spark With ‘Yer So Bad’Singer asked the ELO leader for help with song that kicked off the 'Full Moon Fever' sessions. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyThe Tom Petty Song That ‘Really Pissed Off’ Eddie MurphyBob Dylan co-written lyrics allude to a bevy of late '80s hot-button topics.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Tom Petty’s Victorious Struggle With ‘Here Comes My Girl’Tom Petty’s Victorious Struggle With ‘Here Comes My Girl’Single helped propel 'Damn the Torpedoes' to triple-platinum sales. but it wasn't easy to complete.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tom Petty’s Widow and Daughters to Manage His Estate TogetherTom Petty’s Widow and Daughters to Manage His Estate TogetherDifferences settled as parties say they acted badly as result of “intense grief.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Widow and Daughters Reportedly End Legal Estate BattleWidow and Daughters Reportedly End Legal Estate BattleMulti-million dollar lawsuit withdrawn as agreement is reached, according to a new report.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Tom Petty Paid Tribute After ‘Terrible Day’ John Lennon DiedHow Tom Petty Paid Tribute After ‘Terrible Day’ John Lennon DiedHe'd been hoping to meet the former Beatle before receiving the devastating news. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
25 Years On, Where’s Tom Petty’s Complete ‘Wildflowers’ Album?25 Years On, Where’s Tom Petty’s Complete ‘Wildflowers’ Album?Heartbreakers leader remained haunted until his death by incomplete 1994 release – his fans are still haunted.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty Met on Sunset BoulevardHow Jeff Lynne and Tom Petty Met on Sunset BoulevardThe ELO mastermind recalled being pulled over by Heartbreakers leader and asked to write songs.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tom Petty’s Former Mansion on Sale for $4.9 MillionTom Petty’s Former Mansion on Sale for $4.9 MillionThe property includes a recording studio, wine cellar and pool with waterfall. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Unreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After TheftUnreleased Tom Petty Music Recovered After TheftMan arrested after stealing more than $100,0000 of instruments and gear from storage unit.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tom Petty’s Ex-Wife Buys His Childhood House for $175,000Tom Petty’s Ex-Wife Buys His Childhood House for $175,000Jane Benyo Petty bought the Gainesville, Fla., home where her former husband spent much of his boyhood.Dave LiftonDave Lifton