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Tom Petty and Me
- My Rock and Roll Adventures with Tom Petty
- Narrated by: Jon Scott
- Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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Publisher's Summary
Tom Petty and Me is a new book by Jon Scott, Tom's friend for 40 years. Jon has been credited with "breaking" the career of this iconic rock-and-roller. This book is an inside look of a former deejay turned promotion man, who met Tom when he was about to be dropped by his record label, ABC Records.
Through many serendipitous moments, Jon appeared at the right time to help get Tom's first album played on the radio, and that changed the careers of both men. Tom's first album had been out for eight months when Jon arrived on the scene. The rest is history! At Tom's final concert at The Hollywood Bowl, Tom dedicated "I Won't Back Down" to Jon, as a testament to Jon's help in establishing his career back in 1977.
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- david whitman
- 02-01-21
Well done!
Great audiobook, from beginning to end! It feels genuine and leaves you wanting more. Jon Scott is an excellent narrator and, often, made me feel part of the events he shared. Well done indeed!
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- Gwen Jones
- 01-20-21
INCREDIBLE BOOK TOM PETTY AND ME
I read this book when it first came out and loved the intimacy of it. I've read it numerous times.
However listening to Jon Scott read this book on Audible is a whole different experience!
In listening to Jon it's like you are right there with him, I truly experienced laughter, goosebumps and yes even tears. Being able to hear clips Jon has included in the audio book touches your soul and heart strings. The listener will feel the closeness of love and friendship that spanned 40 years from a person closer to Tom Petty than most could ever dream possible. A BIG thank you to Jon Scott for doing the audio book a whole different experience than reading it as I said.
To anyone who hasn't heard it do yourself a favor buy it and listen to Jon speak directly to you in an intimate telling of this amazing book
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- Nor'easter
- 07-08-21
Another money grab
This book is pathetic. Tom Petty’s true inner circle would never write about him. The author narrates as well- it sounds so fake- just like all the 5 star reviews of this audiobook.
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- jeannie m.
- 02-20-21
Tom Petty and Me
After reading and hearing Jon Scott's book,I must give the a definite 5 stars!Thank you so much Jon,for your hard work in writing and narrating your amazing story of your years in the music industry,also your awesome friendship with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!I highly recommend anyone who has experienced the magic of Tom Perry's music to read and listen to this book.Once again,thank you to Jon Scott!!!!
