20 Questions: Tom Petty

September, 1982

20 Questions: Tom PettyContributing Editor David Rensin met with Tom Petty in Los Angeles during the recording sessions for his new album. ''He's a regular guy,'' Rensin told us. ''He drinks Coke. He doesn't even act like a rock star--though he is very skinny. But underneath his good manners are strong opinions and an informed rebelliousness. Presumably, that is what makes all the girls go crazy.''1.[Q]Playboy: You fought quite a battle in the press to keep the price of your Hard Promises album...