...that on the 4th of July, 1976, the air conditioning broke down during the recording of "American Girl"?
...that a prankster modified one of Mike Campbell's effect pedals to yell "GO GATORS"?
...that the Hard Promises tour was delayed because Tom Petty injured his knee on a trampoline?
...that Tom Petty shortened his name because "Tommy Petty" didn't look right on the record?
"I called Tommy up and said, 'If you're bored, we need a helping hand.' He liked the band and bam!"
- Benmont Tench
