From Tom Petty’s laidback vocals to Mike Campbell’s effortlessly cool guitar licks, part of the appeal of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was how easy they made it all seem—but one iconic Tom Petty ...

I think about Tom Petty a lot. But in October, I think about him a little bit more. This month marks two important Tom Petty milestones— it’s the seventh anniversary of his death (Oct. 2), and the ...

A 1982 profile helmed by music journalist-turned-filmmaker Cameron Crowe about Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers has in 2025 resurfaced from obscurity to stream on Paramount+. Well, maybe not obscurity: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. VANCOUVER, BC - AUGUST 17: Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the ...