Tom Petty wanted to turn a catchy riff into a much-needed hit. He didn't stop playing it until he did

Under pressure to follow up his multi-platinum breakthrough, Damn the Torpedoes, with another best-selling album, Petty ...
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5 Little-Known Tidbits About the Making of ‘Damn The Torpedoes’ by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Tom Petty elevated from critically acclaimed roots rocker to crossover superstar on Damn The Torpedoes. The 1979 album, his third with The Heartbreakers, churned out several hits and cemented him as ...
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The Refugees at Peri's Tavern in Fairfax

The Refugees--a tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers--will rock Peri's Tavern in Fairfax for the first time on Saturday, September 13, at 9 pm. We'll be bringing all of your favorite Petty hits ...
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THE REFUGEES at Menlo Park Summer Concert Series

On Wednesday evening, July 23, The Refugees will bring their stunning tribute to the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to a free, all ages, twilight concert in Menlo Park. Pack a picnic and ...

Tom Petty and Mike Campbell on how a chance meeting saved the Heartbreakers’ debut single from oblivion

Petty was so excited to find the hook, he called the band back in the studio to remake the song — at four in the morning ...
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Tom Petty's throwaway guitar riff turned out to be one of the Heartbreakers' biggest hits — thanks to Rick Rubin

Tom Petty’s 1993 Greatest Hits compilation may have been a fan-pleasing collection of prime cuts, but as far as Petty was concerned it was a contract breaker and nothing more. Eager to leave MCA ...