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# Petty

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Review: Petty by the Book - I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In twenty years as a Petty fan I never got around to reading a biography until now. Probably because I figured... it might not be AS interesting of a story. Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, these were messed up souls with lots of drama to read about. Tom Petty is a pillar of strength, a Tom Bombadil of the rock world. And it’s true, though an abundance of drugs were at hand, there’s few sordid tales in this book. They didn’t stuff a shark into any groupie’s hooha like Led Zeppelin. There’s no descent into a dark psyche, no profound insight into some bleakness that turned Tom into a star. But what you do get is a thorough, intimately-informed telling of Petty’s history, and the same for those who surround him. The author takes care to learn a thing or two about each new figure in Tom’s life, I appreciate that mindfulness. I was reading three books when I read this one, and Petty: The Biography instantly placed itself as my favorite of the bunch. I was reading two or three chapters of this for every one of the others. The kismet of the story moved me, and it’s effortless to read. If you’re a hardcore fan, the best thing a biographer can do is BE SPECIFIC. Not just “they recorded a demo.” When, where, with who and what songs? Warren Zanes gives me most of the info I want without bogging down the flow of the narrative. My one complaint is a scant couple sentences are given to The Traveling Wilburys albums. Are you kidding me? What, they couldn’t get the rights to talk about it? (That’s not how it works.) This was a dizzying oversight and I don’t know how it got past the editors. Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison. You’d think such an awe-inspiring union would earn a mention. What was it like in the studio for THAT group? Any reasonable Petty fan wanted to know and Zanes gave us nothing. But I’m very happy to have this book, and everyone makes mistakes. All in all it’s a good wholesome rock n roll yarn, just like Petty himself. If you enjoy living vicariously through the ups and downs of trying to make it in the wide world of music, you’ll enjoy the experience this book offers.
Review: A Must Read For Every Tom Petty Fan! - If you like Tom Petty’s music, or rock n roll in general, reading this book is a great way to understand how his songs came to be. It will help you to understand the sacrifices it takes to make such legendary music for the ages. Since this was written a few years before Tom’s passing, there is no mention concerning his death. If you want to understand the man, then read this book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,979,657 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Rock Band Biographies #113,952 in Books on CD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,859) |
| Dimensions  | 6.5 x 0.63 x 5.5 inches |
| Edition  | Unabridged |
| ISBN-10  | 1522614273 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1522614272 |
| Item Weight  | 3.5 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Publication date  | May 17, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Petty by the Book
*by D***H on May 1, 2021*

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In twenty years as a Petty fan I never got around to reading a biography until now. Probably because I figured... it might not be AS interesting of a story. Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, these were messed up souls with lots of drama to read about. Tom Petty is a pillar of strength, a Tom Bombadil of the rock world. And it’s true, though an abundance of drugs were at hand, there’s few sordid tales in this book. They didn’t stuff a shark into any groupie’s hooha like Led Zeppelin. There’s no descent into a dark psyche, no profound insight into some bleakness that turned Tom into a star. But what you do get is a thorough, intimately-informed telling of Petty’s history, and the same for those who surround him. The author takes care to learn a thing or two about each new figure in Tom’s life, I appreciate that mindfulness. I was reading three books when I read this one, and Petty: The Biography instantly placed itself as my favorite of the bunch. I was reading two or three chapters of this for every one of the others. The kismet of the story moved me, and it’s effortless to read. If you’re a hardcore fan, the best thing a biographer can do is BE SPECIFIC. Not just “they recorded a demo.” When, where, with who and what songs? Warren Zanes gives me most of the info I want without bogging down the flow of the narrative. My one complaint is a scant couple sentences are given to The Traveling Wilburys albums. Are you kidding me? What, they couldn’t get the rights to talk about it? (That’s not how it works.) This was a dizzying oversight and I don’t know how it got past the editors. Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison. You’d think such an awe-inspiring union would earn a mention. What was it like in the studio for THAT group? Any reasonable Petty fan wanted to know and Zanes gave us nothing. But I’m very happy to have this book, and everyone makes mistakes. All in all it’s a good wholesome rock n roll yarn, just like Petty himself. If you enjoy living vicariously through the ups and downs of trying to make it in the wide world of music, you’ll enjoy the experience this book offers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read For Every Tom Petty Fan!
*by D***E on July 13, 2025*

If you like Tom Petty’s music, or rock n roll in general, reading this book is a great way to understand how his songs came to be. It will help you to understand the sacrifices it takes to make such legendary music for the ages. Since this was written a few years before Tom’s passing, there is no mention concerning his death. If you want to understand the man, then read this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An almost perfect rock'n'roll biography
*by J***N on December 1, 2017*

I've been a casual Tom Petty fan for many years, but became more interested after getting satellite radio and access to Tom's station. It was a great way to rediscover all of his hits and get introduced to deeper cuts. My interest in Tom as a person grew upon listening to his station, and after he passed away, I was very compelled to know more about the man and the music. This biography did not disappoint. Warren Zanes is a great writer with a strong musical background, so his insights and the way he couched stories and anecdotes felt authentic. It's clear that Zanes is a fan and even a friend, but he also doesn't pull any punches. He doesn't gloss over character flaws, but puts them into a context that connects with the music and lyrics. While this was written before Tom's untimely death, it still does a nice job of covering his career as a whole. It'll be interesting to see if there's a new addition with additional chapters covering the later years. At any rate, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The only thing preventing me from giving it 5 stars is that for my taste, it didn't go deep enough into the music and the stories behind the songs. There's some of that, but it skims the surface rather than going deep. Of course, this type of in depth analysis would've tripled the number of pages and probably turn some readers off, but I would welcome it.

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