Tom Petty: podcast appearances and interviews

Thomas Earl Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his leadership of the rock bands Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch, as well as for his role in the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. Throughout his career, he sold over 80 million records worldwide, establishing himself as one of the best-selling artists of all time. His collaborations with the Heartbreakers produced hit singles such as American Girl, Don't Do Me Like That, Refugee, The Waiting, Don't Come Around Here No More, and Learning to Fly. As a solo artist, Petty also released popular tracks including I Won't Back Down, Free Fallin', and You Don't Know How It Feels. In 2002, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant influence in rock music. He was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year in February 2017 for his musical contributions and philanthropy. Aside from his music career, Petty acted, notably voicing the character Lucky Kleinschmidt in the animated series King of the Hill from 2004 to 2009. Petty passed away in October 2017 at the age of 66 due to an accidental drug overdose, just one week after concluding the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 40th Anniversary Tour.