When rock icon Tom Petty died suddenly on Oct. 20, 2017, many people, myself included, were in shock.

Petty's music was literal and figurative gold, it was the stuff that made you want to itch the cravings that feed your soul. You could get up and dance, sit and tap your feet, or just nod your head in communion with the music.

Tom Petty was universally loved - amidst our divisions his music gave us the opportunity to bond over … [Read more...]