Eight years ago, the world lost a rock icon when Tom Petty died at age 66 on Oct. 2, 2017. Petty first rose to prominence in 1976 as the frontman for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with hits like ...

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Tom Petty tragically died from an accidental drug overdose on October 2, 2017. The singer's death came as a shock for fans because he died just one week after the end of the Heartbreakers 40th ...

Tom Petty left us close to a decade ago, and the wound is still raw for many fans. And Tom Petty’s final performance was a bit of a surprise to everyone. He had planned to retire from heavy touring ...

It turns out living like rock legend Tom Petty doesn’t come cheap — but it’s still a far cry from “Free Fallin’.” According to the New York Post, Petty’s longtime Malibu, California, estate has ...

Tom Petty was born on this date in 1950. Let's mark the occasion with your favorite tracks from him, collaborations and covers by other artists. We'll spin a set. Hear your requests weekdays after 9 a ...