In 1976,Tom Pettyand the Heartbreakers were ready to release their debut album as a band. One of their biggest hits was a sultry rock song with a guitar lick that became known as one of the best rock ...

Born on October 20, 1950, the musician left behind songs that have become classics of American rock and an important mark on ...

Anyone who’s ever been to a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers knows the song “Breakdown” was a highlight of the show. On stage, Petty and his bandmates would extend the two-and-a-half-minute song into a ...

(Sachs & Co.) In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Tom Petty Estate unveils extended, newly mixed versions of beloved hits, "American Girl" and ...

It’s not uncommon for an artist to end up disliking their biggest hits, and such was the case for the first single off Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ eponymous debut from 1976. The song was ...

Spoon recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Girls Can Tell and seem like they’re up to something with regards to new music. But for now, a pair of Tom Petty covers will do. The Texas-based ...

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers reach their 50th anniversary in 2026, with the estate releasing new extended mixes of American Girl and Breakdown while German tribute shows keep his songs on local ...

We're revisiting our interview with Tom Petty, whose hits include "American Girl," "Breakdown," and "I Won't Back Down." The soundtrack of the new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey is all Tom Petty covers.