Among Tom Petty’s impressively large catalog of hits, one song stands out as a universal anthem of resilience and defiance: “I Won’t Back Down.” More than just a catchy tune, this track from his debut ...

It didn’t matter if you loved country or rock and roll—if you lived through the pre-Beatle mania era that transformed into a post-Beatle world, you likely have a near-reverent respect for the iconic ...