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Apr 24, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: April 24, 1989 – Tom Petty Released Full Moon Fever.

On this day April 24, 1989, Tom Petty released his first solo album Full Moon Fever. Known for its mix of jangly guitars, laid back storytelling, and timeless hooks, the album quickly became one of the most celebrated releases of his career.

Full Moon Fever featured massive radio hits including Free Fallin, I Won’t Back Down, and Runnin Down a Dream. Even though members of the Heartbreakers performed on many of the tracks, it was released under Petty’s name alone. The album showcased his...

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