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Tom Petty - Rock God or Mere Mortal?
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Nov 20, 2009, 9:52:30 AM11/20/09
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(Wall Street Journal) - On paper, Tom Petty rivals other
acts who have lasted for decades, such as Bruce Springsteen
or Neil Young. He's sold some 60 million albums, is
ubiquitous on classic rock stations and has collaborated
with music legends from Bob Dylan to George Harrison. Last
year, he played the Super Bowl and much of the nation knew
every chorus.
acts who have lasted for decades, such as Bruce Springsteen
or Neil Young. He's sold some 60 million albums, is
ubiquitous on classic rock stations and has collaborated
with music legends from Bob Dylan to George Harrison. Last
year, he played the Super Bowl and much of the nation knew
every chorus.
But Mr. Petty is keenly aware that for some people, that's
just not good enough.
"I don't know that anyone's out there waving the banner for
us being the best rock and roll band there is," the singer
says. "But we might be."
Where does Tom Petty fit in the rock pantheon?...
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