Long before he became a rock legend in a top hat, Tom Petty was just a young man in Florida with a guitar, a dream, and a refusal to back down.

He was 23 years old when he moved from his hometown of Gainesville to Los Angeles and went on to become a legendary rock singer and songwriter with such classic hits as “American Girl” and “Free Fallin’.”

In this podcast episode, host Bob Edholm has invited his friend Brad Johs, a longtime fan of Tom Petty, to talk about Tom’s iconic catalog of songs and albums and his lasting influence on American music.

Consider this about Tom Petty:

· He led Tom Petty and Heartbreakers (including world-class lead guitarist Mike Campbell), who released 13 original studio albums that achieved steady commercial longevity and mainstream rock radio dominance. The band is also in the Rock and Roll Hal ...