Stevie Nicks considered leaving Fleetwood Mac to join Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to make a “girl Tom Petty record.”
Nicks expressed interest in potentially becoming a member of the Heartbreakers, prompting surprise from Mike Campbell.
Nicks pursued a meeting with Tom Petty’s producer, Jimmy Iovine, to explore the possibility further.
Despite not officially joining the Heartbreakers, Nicks collaborated with Tom Petty on songs like “Insider” and “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”