L.A. Times - Entertainment — Whether moving west down Ventura Boulevard, gliding down over Mulholland or living in Reseda with a freeway running through the yard, Tom Petty has soundtracked Southern California life for more than 40 years. Those classic songs, including â�... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Whether moving west down Ventura Boulevard, gliding down over Mulholland or living in Reseda with a freeway running through the yard, Tom Petty has soundtracked Southern California life for more than 40 years. Those classic songs, including â�... more info

Stereogum — For the past two-and-a-half decades during the week before the Grammy Awards, one legacy artist has been named the MusiCares Person of the Year and paid tribute to in a star-studded event. Last year it was Lionel Richie, the year before was Bob Dylan... more info

Impose Magazine — Do you like folksy, acoustic, soothing, mellow amazingness? Then do yourself a favor and listen to “Longshot” by The Furious Seasons. He’s like a modern-day Bob Dylan, with hints of Tom Petty or Simon & Garfunkel.  There is a certain type of ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Fonda’s annual Petty Fest has become a freewheeling, high-wattage jam for Los Angeles’ singer-songwriters. This year’s version marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and the star p... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Fonda’s annual Petty Fest has become a freewheeling, high-wattage jam for Los Angeles’ singer-songwriters. This year’s version marked the 40th anniversary of the founding of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and the star p... more info

JamBase — Watch 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus join Norah Jones and The Cabin Down Below Band for a pair of Tom Petty classics. more info

Stereogum — Last night at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles was the first night of Petty Fest, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Kristen Wiig was a surprise guest during yesterday’s event, and she came out to sing “You Do... more info

Time — “And I’m free!/ Free horses!” more info

Stereogum — On The Tonight Show last night, Jimmy Fallon notched another classic-rock star impression on his seemingly endless list of them. During a sketch about the original version of Tom Petty’s rock classic “Free Fallin,'” Fallon, strapped with a doub... more info