Chicago Tribune — Tom Petty was that rare classic rocker who didn’t turn into a nostalgia act. As a singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader, Petty excelled through four decades of acclaimed albums and concerts that hewed to a narrow but brilliantly realized vi... more info

Chorus.fm — TMZ is reporting that Tom Petty has been put on life support following a cardiac arrest in his home. Update: The latest report is that Tom Petty has passed away. He was 66. more info

Stereogum — Tom Petty was taken to the hospital last night after he was found unconscious in his Malibu home, according to TMZ. He wasn't breathing and was in full cardiac arrest, though emergency responders were able to find a pulse. He is now reportedly on lif... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — On Thursday night at the Hollywood Bowl, Tom Petty, reflecting on the 40th anniversary of his time with the Heartbreakers, told the story of how he first met his lifelong lead guitarist Mike Campbell. Around 1970, some guy Petty barely knew gave him ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — On Thursday night at the Hollywood Bowl, Tom Petty, reflecting on the 40th anniversary of his time with the Heartbreakers, told the story of how he first met his lifelong lead guitarist Mike Campbell. Around 1970, some guy Petty barely knew gave him ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Byrds co-founder and ace musician Chris Hillman is on the verge of releasing “Bidin’ My Time,” a new album he’s recorded with Tom Petty co-producing, but at his home office and study in Ventura this August, the artist is in ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Byrds co-founder and ace musician Chris Hillman is on the verge of releasing “Bidin’ My Time,” a new album he’s recorded with Tom Petty co-producing, but at his home office and study in Ventura this August, the artist is in ... more info

Stereogum — Chris Hillman bought his first smartphone just a few months ago. "I didn't want one," he admits. "I had a flip-top phone and that was fine. But there's a new baby in the house. My daughter had a girl, so I got the smartphone for the camera." Soon his... more info

PopSugar UK — Going into the long-overdue remake of Stephen King's It, I had some expectations. I expected to be delighted by the band of misfits in the cast and to be terrified of Bill Skarsgard's Pennywise. You know what I didn't expect? To bob my head along to ... more info

Stereogum — Last night, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers brought their 40th anniversary tour to New York for the first time. After playing an arena in New Jersey last month, they scaled it back somewhat for this two-night stand, playing what is nominally a tennis s... more info