Tom Petty: Rock 'n' Roll Guardian

Chronicling the enigmatic rocker’s life from hischildhood in Florida to his meteoric ascent tothe top of the rock hierarchy, Tom Petty: Rock‘n’ Roll Guardianis the essential biography ofthe iconoclastic musician.
In a career that has spanned nearly forty yearsand won him great acclaim, three Grammyawards, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame, Tom Petty has had tremendoussuccess—both as a solo artist, and as the leadsinger of the Heartbreakers. But he has alsofaced down great obstacles, including a difficultchildhood and a grueling bout with depression.In this essential biography, Andrea M. Rotondoexplores every aspect of the icon’s career: thesold-out tours, the collaborations with someof the greatest musicians of all time, and theconsequences of an emotional breakdown. TomPetty: Rock ‘n’ Roll Guardian is a truly intimatelook at one of our most beloved artists.

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Tom Petty: Rock 'n' Roll Guardian

Chronicling the enigmatic rocker’s life from hischildhood in Florida to his meteoric ascent tothe top of the rock hierarchy, Tom Petty: Rock‘n’ Roll Guardianis the essential biography ofthe iconoclastic musician.
In a career that has spanned nearly forty yearsand won him great acclaim, three Grammyawards, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame, Tom Petty has had tremendoussuccess—both as a solo artist, and as the leadsinger of the Heartbreakers. But he has alsofaced down great obstacles, including a difficultchildhood and a grueling bout with depression.In this essential biography, Andrea M. Rotondoexplores every aspect of the icon’s career: thesold-out tours, the collaborations with someof the greatest musicians of all time, and theconsequences of an emotional breakdown. TomPetty: Rock ‘n’ Roll Guardian is a truly intimatelook at one of our most beloved artists.

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Tom Petty: Rock 'n' Roll Guardian

Tom Petty: Rock 'n' Roll Guardian

by Andrea M. Rotondo
Tom Petty: Rock 'n' Roll Guardian

Tom Petty: Rock 'n' Roll Guardian

by Andrea M. Rotondo

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Chronicling the enigmatic rocker’s life from hischildhood in Florida to his meteoric ascent tothe top of the rock hierarchy, Tom Petty: Rock‘n’ Roll Guardianis the essential biography ofthe iconoclastic musician.
In a career that has spanned nearly forty yearsand won him great acclaim, three Grammyawards, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame, Tom Petty has had tremendoussuccess—both as a solo artist, and as the leadsinger of the Heartbreakers. But he has alsofaced down great obstacles, including a difficultchildhood and a grueling bout with depression.In this essential biography, Andrea M. Rotondoexplores every aspect of the icon’s career: thesold-out tours, the collaborations with someof the greatest musicians of all time, and theconsequences of an emotional breakdown. TomPetty: Rock ‘n’ Roll Guardian is a truly intimatelook at one of our most beloved artists.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781468309447
Publisher: The Overlook Press
Publication date: 10/28/2014
Pages: 368
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Andrea M. Rotondo has followed thecareer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers sincethe band’s debut album in 1976 and has seen themperform hundreds of times both in the UnitedStates and abroad. She has written for a variety ofpublications including Mix and Billboard.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Introduction 12

Chapter 1 Searching For A Safe Place (1950-1969) 18

Chapter 2 Down On The Farm In Hogtown (1970-1973) 34

Chapter 3 Phone Booths And First Records (1974-1976) 48

Chapter 4 High Adventure (1977) 72

Chapter 5 At War With The Big Dogs (1978-1979) 82

Chapter 6 Success And Its Fallout (1980-1985) 100

Chapter 7 The Hurricane (1986-1987) 131

Chapter 8 I Heard It On The Street That You Might Go Solo (1988-1990) 147

Chapter 9 Into The Great Wide Open (1991-1993) 162

Chapter 10 A Time Of Change-Wildflowers (1994-1995) 173

Chapter 11 Knocked Out (1996-2001) 189

Chapter 12 To Everything There Is A Season (2002-2005) 213

Chapter 13 A Return To Songwriting (2006-2008) 230

Chapter 14 What Lies Ahead I Have No Way Of Knowing (2009-Present) 245

Album Discography 268

Videography 273

Other Videos of Interest 275

Tour Dates 276

Recommended Websites 309

Buried Treasure on SiriusXM Satellite Radio 311

Suggested Reading 359

Select Bibliography 360

Acknowledgements 367

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