Chorus.fm — Craig Manning recalls the greatness, influence, and ubiquity of the late, legendary Tom Petty. more info

Stereogum — It's the songs. People who love music love Tom Petty, and the songs are why. It's not because he was a dominant personality, a stylistic innovator, or a monster performer. He didn't necessarily turn every head when he walked into the room. He didn't ... more info

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Chorus.fm — A variety of fan shot videos from Tom Petty’s final concert have been uploaded to YouTube. I’ve collected some of them into a playlist. more info

Chorus.fm — Coldplay were joined on stage last night by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck for a rendition of Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’.” Following the minute of silence, Peter Buck joined the band for this wonderful rendition of Freefalling by Tom Petty.R42 pic.twit... more info

Stereogum — Tom Petty's career began in earnest in November 1976; that's when he and his Heartbreakers released their self-titled debut album. That means the man spent just over 40 years as a rock star. That is a long, long time, and yet somehow the number seems... more info

Stereogum — It's one of rock 'n' roll's greatest trades. Tom Petty was only 10 years old when his uncle invited him to the set of the Elvis Presley flick Follow That Dream, which was filming not far from Petty's hometown of Gainesville, Florida, in 1961. The kid... more info

PopSugar — Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his LA home this week. Along with an extensive collection of hit songs dating back to the 1970s, the music legend also left behind a family; Tom is survived by his wife, Dana ... more info

PopSugar UK — Following the minute of silence, Peter Buck joined the band for this wonderful rendition of Freefalling by Tom Petty.R42 pic.twitter.com/KzRMHYGKwS - Coldplay (@coldplay) October 3, 2017 A few hours after the heartbreaking news of Tom Petty's death ... more info

Chicago Tribune — When Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers toured to promote their 1985 release "Southern Accents," the Confederate flag became a part of the marketing and appeared onstage. It's a decision that, two decades later, Petty would call "downright stupid." "I w... more info