Tom Petty - Andrea Rotondo

Chronicling the enigmatic rocker’s life from hischildhood in Florida to his meteoric ascent tothe top of the rock hierarchy, Tom Petty: Rock‘n’ Roll Guardian is the essential biography ofthe iconoclastic musician.

In a career that has spanned nearly forty yearsand won him great acclaim, three Grammyawards, and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame, Tom Petty has had tremendoussuccess—both as a solo artist, and as the leadsinger of the Heartbreakers. But he has alsofaced down great obstacles, including a difficultchildhood and a grueling bout with depression.In this essential biography, Andrea M. Rotondoexplores every aspect of the icon’s career: thesold-out tours, the collaborations with someof the greatest musicians of all time, and theconsequences of an emotional breakdown. TomPetty: Rock ‘n’ Roll Guardian
is a truly intimatelook at one of our most beloved artists.