How Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down Became a Defiant 80s Rock AnthemProfessor of Rock An attempt to take the life of the great Tom Petty, and destroy his family, ignited a defiant spirit that inspired an anthem for unshakable strength & resolve. The #1 rock hit I Won’t Back Dow...5 years agoHow Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down Became a Defiant 80s Rock AnthemProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.John Rzeznik on the Story Behind Goo Goo Dolls’ Name – The 90s Hit That Changed EverythingGary Clark on Mary’s Prayer – The Heartbreaking 80s Hidden Gem by Danny WilsonAnnie Lennox’s Top 5 Songs – The Distinct Voice of 80s New Wave & 90s Modern Rock5 Forgotten 80s Hidden Gems You Need to Hear – Featuring Prince, Billy Idol & MoreDr. Robert on The Blow Monkeys’ Digging Your Scene – An 80s Hidden Gem That Opened MindsThe Top 5 Songs from Sade – The Voice That Seduced the 80s & 90sRemembering B.J. Thomas – The Story Behind Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My HeadHow David Bowie’s Space Oddity Overcame Doubt to Become a Rock Masterpiece