insert_link Classic Hits Tom Petty Posthumously Receives Honorary Doctorate in Music From Hometown’s University Tom Petty has recently been posthumously honored with a doctorate in music from the University of Florida located in the classic rock icon’s hometown of Gainesville, Florida. “Tom Petty is widely considered among the most distinctive and influential musicians over the past 50 years,” university provost Joseph Glover said. “His presence remains significant as seen by abundant radio airplay and the popularity of events such as the Tom Petty birthday […] todayDecember 7, 2021
insert_link AAA Behind Mary Jane’s Last Dance "Mary Jane's Last Dance" is a song written by Tom Petty and recorded by American rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. It was recorded on July 22, 1993, while Petty was recording his Wildflowers album, and was produced by Rick Rubin, guitarist Mike Campbell, and Tom Petty. The sessions would prove to be the last to include drummer Stan Lynch before his eventual departure in 1994. This song was […] todaySeptember 9, 2021