Album: Greatest Hits by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (2008)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: Reprise Records
Format: Compilation

Description: 2008 reissue of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Greatest Hits, originally released in 1993, has gone on to be the best selling collection in the band's four decades and counting career. Over seven times platinum, this collection now has been remastered, updated, and improved with the inclusion of the classic duet with Stevie Nicks, 'Stop Draggin My Heart Around,' in place of their cover of Thunderclap Newman's 'Something In The Air.'

Artist Background: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. Formed in 1976, the band originally comprised lead singer and rhythm guitarist Tom Petty, lead guitarist Mike Campbell, keyboardist Benmont Tench, drummer Stan Lynch and bassist Ron Blair. In 1982, Blair, weary of the touring lifestyle, departed the band. His replacement, Howie Epstein, stayed with the band for the next two decades. In 1991, Scott Thurston joined the band as a multi-instrumentalist-mostly on... Part of the Gainesville, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Gainesville, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 2000s, Compilation, Reprise Records


2008 reissue of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Greatest Hits, originally released in 1993, has gone on to be the best selling collection in the band's four decades and counting career. Over seven times platinum, this collection now has been remastered, updated, and improved with the inclusion of the classic duet with Stevie Nicks, 'Stop Draggin My Heart Around,' in place of their cover of Thunderclap Newman's 'Something In The Air.'

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