Musicians Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty were close friends until Petty’s death in 2017. The two frequently worked on music together and supported each other’s careers. However, Petty once refused to write songs for Nicks after she got out of rehab.
Tom Petty once refused to write music for Stevie Nicks
In 1993, Nicks was admitted into rehab. Her album Street Angel was released in May 1994, with some of its production occurring while Nicks was in rehab.
After she left rehab, Nicks had asked Petty to help her work on music, as she was doubtful about returning to music.
When she asked Petty, he refused to help her. However, Petty’s reasoning came from a place of encouragement.
“He said, ‘You are one of the premier songwriters in this business. Just write some great songs — that’s what you do,’” Nicks said in Rolling Stone according to Music Spotlight Magazine.