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It's an of-told story: a young Tom Petty lucks his way onto the movie set for Elvis's Follow That Dream. The lightning bolt that is rock 'n' roll struck him and, at that moment, his future was defined and Tom Petty went on to become one of the greatest songwriters in rock 'n' roll history.
This expanded edition of the first authorised book on Tom Petty, and the only one in his own words, includes additional interviews, articles and reviews.
Featuring a foreword and photo captions written by Tom himself, Conversations with Tom Petty is a must-read for all who admire the man behind some of the most memorable rock anthems of a generation.
"The notoriously media-wary Petty responds... about his life, career, and craft with articulate and intelligent answers that even nonfans can enjoy." Publishers Weekly
“The big strength of this oral approach is that its intimacy enables us to feel closer to Petty, the way his mind thinks and his generosity of spirit” Long Live Vinyl
"Insightful, breezy, and loaded with recollections from Petty's formative years" Orlando Sentinel
"Paul has extracted what is certainly our most in-depth biography ever." Tom Petty
"Reveals some fascinating facts" Billboard