Bob Dylan has once again paid tribute to Tom Petty, describing him as a "great performer, full of light" whom he will never forget, following Petty's death in 2017. The article reflects on the closeness between the two musicians, noting that despite Dylan's guarded public persona, Petty held a uniquely fraternal place among his collaborators, including within the Traveling Wilburys alongside George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne.

The piece highlights that Petty stood out to Dylan for his honesty and lack of reverence towards him, qualities that fostered genuine mutual respect rather than mere admiration. It also touches on Petty's consistency as a songwriter into middle age, citing the strength of tracks from Wildflowers, and frames Dylan's grief as comparable to losing a family member, underscoring how deeply Petty's death affected him.