Noemi Fazakas Fazakas থেকে Deoria
Being a huge fan, I've always had a hard time perceiving what the general public thinks of Tom Petty, but I get the impression people see him as some sort of Bob Dylan-imitating, pot-smoking, long hair-sporting, no nukes-advocating folk rocker. Other than the hair and the advocacy, I've always found this impression pretty far off -- and in this book of straight Q & A, Petty's Type A personality shines right through. Readers interested in the musical process will enjoy scrupulous detail about the instruments and recording techniques used; for those who enjoy the more personal side of the songwriting process, Petty's description of the Traveling Wilburys' collaboration will wow. A confidentiality clause in Petty's divorce agreement with Jane Benyo, his wife of 22 years, keeps the musician from getting into a fair share of the personal, but this book -- a songwriter speaking about the music he has loved (he's almost encyclopedic) and the music he's created (he's always humble) -- is a refreshing rock bio read.