by Warren Zanes
First published 2007
Tom Petty opens his personal archives to tell the story of his remarkable journey through rock and roll. For over three decades, the songwriter has created hits that became the soundtrack for generations who came of age in the seventies, eighties, and nineties. His albums have reached more than 50 million listeners worldwide. This intimate volume combines hundreds of photographs, many published here for the first time, with carefully selected memorabilia that Petty himself chose to illustrate key moments in his life and career. The musician guides readers through his own words and images, revealing the experiences that shaped both his music and his path to becoming one of rock's most enduring voices. The book arrives alongside Peter Bogdanovich's documentary film about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and a comprehensive four disc DVD and CD collection.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, music, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, rags-to-riches
Period: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
224 pages · Hardcover · Chronicle Books