November marks a number of anniversaries for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and on this episode of Takin A Walk we celebrate them with two guests who have been up close for many years.

Joel Selvin is a an American-San Francisco based music critic and author known for his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle from 1972 to 2009. San Francisco was an important market for Tom Petty and Joel had a ring side seat for all of the festivities.

Jon Scott is a former label executive with Tom Petty's label and the author of the book "Tom Petty and Me."

November Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers milestones include:

November 9, 1976, is the date they released their first album.

November 2, 1982, is the date they released "Long After Dark."

November marks a number of anniversaries for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and on this episode of Takin A Walk we celebrate them with two guests who have been up close for many years.
Joel Selvin is a an American-San Francisco based music critic and author known for his weekly column in the San Francisco Chronicle from 1972 to 2009. San Francisco was an important market for Tom Petty and Joel had a ring side seat for all of the festivities.
Jon Scott is a former label executive with Tom Petty's label and the author of the book "Tom Petty and Me."
November Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers milestones include:
November 9, 1976, is the date they released their first album.
November 2, 1982, is the date they released "Long After Dark."

On the Takin’ A Walk-Music History Podcast, Buzz Knight goes deep with American music’s most iconic musicians. From Rock & Roll Hall of Famers  with legendary storytellers, to artists and their viral music success, musicians reveal the stories behind songs, the creative breakthroughs, career-defining risks, and backstage truths that shaped their legacy. Drawing on decades in radio and deep music history knowledge, The Buzz Knight Takin A Walk Music History podcast delivers legendary musician interviews that explore more than just the songs — Knight uncovers the inspiring music stories and human truths that define music history. 

Takin’ A Walk is the Music History Podcast that gives you music artist interviews from inspiring icons.

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On the Takin&rsquo; A Walk-Music History Podcast, Buzz Knight goes deep with American music&rsquo;s most iconic musicians. From Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers &nbsp;with legendary storytellers, to artists and their viral music success, musicians reveal the stories behind songs, the creative breakthroughs, career-defining risks, and backstage truths that shaped their legacy. Drawing on decades in radio and deep music history knowledge, The Buzz Knight Takin A Walk Music History podcast delivers legendary musician interviews that explore more than just the songs &mdash; Knight uncovers the inspiring music stories and human truths that define music history.&nbsp;
Takin&rsquo; A Walk is the Music History Podcast that gives you music artist interviews from inspiring icons.
If you love our rock &amp; roll stories you'll love the new Spotify Podcast "Billions Club : The Series"
Check out our other shows
Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman
Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman&nbsp;
Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson&nbsp;
Part of iHeartPodcasts

Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

On the Takin’ A Walk-Music History Podcast, Buzz Knight goes deep with American music’s most iconic musicians. From Rock & Roll Hall of Famers  with legendary storytellers, to artists and their viral music success, musicians reveal the stories behind songs, the creative breakthroughs, career-defining risks, and backstage truths that shaped their legacy. Drawing on decades in radio and deep music history knowledge, The Buzz Knight Takin A Walk Music History podcast delivers legendary musician interviews that explore more than just the songs — Knight uncovers the inspiring music stories and human truths that define music history. 

Takin’ A Walk is the Music History Podcast that gives you music artist interviews from inspiring icons.

If you love our rock & roll stories you'll love the new Spotify Podcast "Billions Club : The Series"

Check out our other shows

Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman

Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman 

Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson 

Part of iHeartPodcasts

 

On the Takin&rsquo; A Walk-Music History Podcast, Buzz Knight goes deep with American music&rsquo;s most iconic musicians. From Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers &nbsp;with legendary storytellers, to artists and their viral music success, musicians reveal the stories behind songs, the creative breakthroughs, career-defining risks, and backstage truths that shaped their legacy. Drawing on decades in radio and deep music history knowledge, The Buzz Knight Takin A Walk Music History podcast delivers legendary musician interviews that explore more than just the songs &mdash; Knight uncovers the inspiring music stories and human truths that define music history.&nbsp;
Takin&rsquo; A Walk is the Music History Podcast that gives you music artist interviews from inspiring icons.
If you love our rock &amp; roll stories you'll love the new Spotify Podcast "Billions Club : The Series"
Check out our other shows
Music Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman
Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman&nbsp;
Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson&nbsp;
Part of iHeartPodcasts
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Takin A Walk Celebrates Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers-Music History

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