Petty's

Bachmann announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election on Monday in Waterloo, Iowa where she took the stage while Petty's 1976 tune played in the background.

Tom Petty Tells Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to Stop Using "American Girl"

Later that evening, Petty's team sent her campaign a cease and desist letter.

Tom Petty Tells Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to Stop Using "American Girl"

Recently the band has been playing a pitch perfect cover of "I Won't Back Down," the first single from 'Full Moon Fever,' Petty's 1989 solo debut.

Theo Spielberg: On The Road With Free Energy And The Postelles: Los Angeles

Elizabeth Petty's spicy kale chips are a thing of beauty.

Staff Favorites: Next-gen kale chips

Recently the band has been playing a pitch perfect cover of "I Won't Back Down," the first single from 'Full Moon Fever,' Petty's 1989 solo debut.

Theo Spielberg: On The Road With Free Energy And The Postelles: Los Angeles

Recently the band has been playing a pitch perfect cover of "I Won't Back Down," the first single from 'Full Moon Fever,' Petty's 1989 solo debut.

Theo Spielberg: On The Road With Free Energy And The Postelles: Los Angeles

At UNC, Daugherty naturally asked to wear Petty's No. 43, but so did teammate Curtis Hunter, just because he'd worn it in high school.

NASCAR an old love for former NBA All-Star Brad Daugherty

Featuring Dale Earnhardt's black No. 3 Chevy, Richard Petty's blue No. 43 Plymouth and Herb Thomas '"Fabulous Hudson Hornet" immortalized in the movie Cars, it might be the most storied set of wheels assembled even though its engines permanently have been silenced.

New Hall of Fame highlights NASCAR's outlaw roots

This time, Hauser mentioned that three of Paxton Petty's bombs went off, though a fourth was suspected.

Dissecting Alcatraz's Mysteries: Hauser and Lucy's Past Revealed

Recently the band has been playing a pitch perfect cover of "I Won't Back Down," the first single from 'Full Moon Fever,' Petty's 1989 solo debut.

Theo Spielberg: On The Road With Free Energy And The Postelles: Los Angeles