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Did You Know...

...that the U.S. District Court ordered tire company B.F. Goodrich to stop using a song that closely resembled "Mary's New Car"?

...that Tom Petty shortened his name because "Tommy Petty" didn't look right on the record?

...that Tom Petty was invited to perform for the American Assocation of Nude Recreation?

Random Quote

"We've had our problems over the years, but we're united to make Tom's songs work. Hey, we're lucky. We got a guy who can write a cool tune. How many bands can say that?"

- Stan Lynch