Tom Petty | Guitar World

From Hendrixian R&B groovers to punkified alt-rock: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche

Plug in to some infectious new songs from Bruce Springsteen, Janelle Monáe, Hatebreed, Painted Shield and more

The best 12-string guitar songs of all time

By Josh Hart and Damian Fanelli

31 of the greatest moments of 12-string shimmer in guitar's storied history

Mike Campbell recalls Tom Petty's Damn the Torpedoes: "We were determined to make the best-sounding record ever made"

By Richard Bienstock

The guitarist reflects on the late singer-songwriter's landmark release

Prince Plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Before Making His Guitar Disappear

By Damian Fanelli and Christopher Scapelliti

"You could feel the electricity of ‘something really big’s going down here.’” Tom Petty said of this legendary, unforgettable Prince solo.

Watch Tom Petty, Eric Clapton and More Talk Laurel Canyon Music Scene in 'Echo in the Canyon' Trailer

By Richard Bienstock

The documentary, which also features Jakob Dylan, Beck and others, opens in May.

Mike Campbell Discusses His New Gig with Fleetwood Mac and an Epic New Tom Petty Box Set

By Richard Bienstock

"I feel very blessed for where I am." In an exclusive interview, Mike Campbell discusses his new role in Fleetwood Mac, and the loss of his dear friend and musical partner, Tom Petty.

First-Ever Tom Petty Career-Spanning Hits Compilation, 'The Best of Everything,' Due in November

By Richard Bienstock

The new release collects tracks from the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch and solo career.

Watch Eddie Vedder Cover Tom Petty's "Room at the Top" at the Oscars

By Jackson Maxwell

Tom Petty's "American Girl": How to Play the High-Flying Outro Guitar Riffs

By Damian Fanelli

"American Girl," the second single offTom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1977 self-titled debut album, has pretty much got it all.

Watch a Catholic Priest Shred Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream"

By Jackson Maxwell

Historic Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Prince, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan Guitars Up for Auction December 2

By Guitar World Staff

Tom Petty: Tribute to an American Icon Who Made the Rock World a Better Place for 40 Years

By Alan di Perna

October 16, 1992: Eric Clapton Turns a Bob Dylan Tune Into a Blues Guitar Tour de Force

By Damian Fanelli

Twenty-five years ago today (October 16, 1992), a truly ridiculous amount of talent packed into New York City's Madison Square Garden to honor Bob Dylan's then-30-year-old recording career.

Watch "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl" from Tom Petty's Final Performance

By Damian Fanelli

Last winter, after watching the excellent 2007 documentaryTom Petty and theHeartbreakers: Runnin' Down a DreamonNetflix, I decided it was finally time to see Tom Petty in concert.

Tom Petty: 10 of His Best Under-the-Radar Songs

By Damian Fanelli

Tom Petty's death is a shocking reminder that people and things that we consider "constants" can disappear in an instant—and there's nothing we can do about it.

Guitarists Mourn Tom Petty

By Jackson Maxwell

The shocking news of Tom Petty's death late Monday night reverberated around the world, causing a wave of tributes from guitarists and musicians from across the musicial spectrum.

“Free Fallin’”: Tom Petty Wrote His Biggest Hit to Make Jeff Lynne Laugh

By Christopher Scapelliti

Tom Petty’s 1989 hit “Free Fallin’” is a simple enough song. It contains just a handful of guitar chords that any beginner could easily handle.

Tom Petty Dead at 66

By Jackson Maxwell

Tom Petty has died at the age of 66 after being found in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home Sunday night. The singer was rushed to UCLA Medical Center, but could not be revived.

Former Byrd Chris Hillman Is Flying High Again on 'Bidin' My Time'

By Damian Fanelli

Chris Hillman Announces New Album, 'Bidin' My Time'

By Damian Fanelli