tom petty

No one song has emerged to lead the parade of tribute covers, but artists from a variety of genres are showing their respect for the man and his music.

When MTV launched, the music industry’s concept of artist promotion completely changed. How would Tom Petty's defiantly gimmick-free, rugged Americana fit in?

Tom Petty's discography, with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist, is filled with the sort of records that make a career mean something.

As fans waited for word of Tom Petty's health, Coldplay and Peter Buck honored him by covering one of his most beloved songs.

Tom Petty's discography, with the Heartbreakers and as a solo artist, is filled with the sort of records that make a career mean something.

Turns out, Tom Petty was right. We got lucky.

Remember when Tom Petty was on hand for one of the most memorable Super Bowls in history?

Fans, critics and even casual listeners largely came away with the impression that he had become bitter.

Rock icon Tom Petty passed away yesterday at the age of 66. Petty’s music was featured in numerous films, notably ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ and ‘Jerry Maguire.’

I've been very fortunate in my lifetime in that I have had the opportunity to see lots of great rockers in concert. Unfortunately, I never had the good fortune to see Tom Petty in concert. If you were able to, I'm sure it was a great show that you'll never forget, especially now that he has died at such an early age...

He wore many hats, and lots of different pairs of sunglasses, over the years.

Tom Petty's death elicited an outpouring of grief from his peers, friends and the countless musicians he influenced over the years.