Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

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Mike Campbell and Lindsey Buckingham

Mike Campbell talks about replacing Lindsey Buckingham in Fleetwood Mac

By Phil Weller published

The former Heartbreaker says his short time in Fleetwood Mac was an education and a challenge for one specific reason

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Tom Petty performs onstage with a Fender Telecaster.

Tom Petty shared his greatest advice on rhythm guitar playing in a long-lost 1997 interview

By Christopher Scapelliti published

The guitarist, who died on October 2, 2017, also gave his insights on Telecasters and Rickenbackers and the art of songwriting

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Tom Petty performs during the Heartbreakers’ 1997 run at the Fillmore.

“I Can See in People’s Faces That They Really Feel His Presence. I Feel It, Too”: Mike Campbell Talks New Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Release, ‘Live at the Fillmore 1997’

By Gary Graff published

The Heartbreakers’ first lieutenant reveals what went down when the band got back to its roots

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Jimi Hendrix smiling

If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again!

By Tom Kolb published

This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.

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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Watch "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl" from Tom Petty's Final Show

By Damian Fanelli published

Check out a few performances from that fateful night, including "Free Fallin'" and the mega-kickass "You Wreck Me" and "American Girl."

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Mike Campbell Reflects on His Long Career as the Rock Guitarist's Guitarist

By Joe Bosso published

From his 40+ years as Tom Petty's right-hand man to his current roles in Fleetwood Mac and his own group, The Dirty Knobs, Campbell looks back on an incredible career

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