We don't really make bad records, though some people might like some more than others. And we have never really done a bad show. So I think in a way maybe we've been taken for granted. Tom Petty badgranthave Change image and share on social
Most things I worry about never happen anyway. Tom Petty happenthingworry Change image and share on social
When I met Elvis, we didn't really have a conversation. I was introduced by my uncle, and he sort of grunted my way. What stays with me is the whole scene. I had never seen a real mob scene before. I was really young and impressionable. Elvis really did look - he looked sort of not real, as if he were glowing. Tom Petty conversationelvisglow share on social
Rock n' roll was one thing, and then they chopped off the 'roll' and called it 'rock,' which became a sort of umbrella term for anything with a guitar in it. Like hair bands. How could we possibly believe that? It's just gotten downright silly, to the point where now it's sort of become like professional wrestling. Tom Petty bandcallchop share on social
It's very easy to be cynical about the hall of fame. But on the other hand, it's really a beautiful thing for someone like me. I dedicated my entire life to this music. Tom Petty beautifulcynicaldedicate Change image and share on social
You get into your late fifties, people start falling like flies all around you. I don't take life for granted any more. I'm really glad to be here. Tom Petty fallfiftyfly Change image and share on social
Sometimes, giving up your privacy is a little like going to the dentist and we have let him have access that no one's ever had. Tom Petty accessdentistgive Change image and share on social
What I've learned about marriage: You need to have each other's back; you have to be a kind of team going through life. Tom Petty backhavekind Change image and share on social
There used to be this real sense of community integrity in rock. It has really eroded. Everyone seems to be on their own now. Tom Petty communityerodeintegrity Change image and share on social
I love history, doesn't matter what era, I'm fascinated. Tom Petty erafascinatehistory Change image and share on social