Tom Petty wanted his friends to play in a band with him. ... “There was a point where I realized — especially in high school — that the men and women teaching me may not be as bright as me, ...

Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Petty — who recently wrapped a 40th anniversary North American tour — dropped out of high school to pursue music with his band Mudcrutch, which ...

Tom Petty could remember exactly where he was when he first heard The Beatles. In 1964, Petty and his family turned on ... There are rumors that he dropped out of high school, ...

Tom Petty was born and raised in Gainesville and attended Gainesville High School. He never attended the University of Florida. This year marks the six-year anniversary of Florida playing Petty's ...

The sale was held last weekend out of the late musician’s pad in Malibu, California. Petty and York called the historic, Mediterranean-style abode home for almost 20 years before his passing.

Rocker Tom Petty died Monday after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital, Petty’s manager Tony Dimitriades confirmed to CNN. ... The Sundowners, in high school at the age of 14.

Tom Petty was 66 years old when he died of an accidental drug overdose on Oct. 2, 2017. ... Tom Petty dropped out of high school to pursue music — and the rest is history.

Before Tom Petty became a rock legend, he was just another kid roaming the streets of Gainesville and dreaming of making it big. Now, thanks to Shawn Murphy, fans can trace Petty's early years.

The family of Tom Petty, who owned guns during his lifetime, has licensed his 2010 song “Something Good Coming” for use in a political ad by the organization Everytown for Gun Safety. The clip ...

Tom Petty -- the real one -- not blowing 'Free Fallin' at some high school talent show. Credit: Corbis/VCG via Getty Images Our guitarist was flying into an anxiety attack at the worst possible ...

Tom Petty's 'Wildflowers' was released 30 years ago today. To celebrate, Paste has ranked all 52 of his solo songs from worst to best.

Before Tom Petty became a rock legend, he was just another kid roaming the streets of Gainesville and dreaming of making it big. Now, thanks to Shawn Murphy, fans can trace Petty's early years.