The text doesn’t explicitly detail the first moment tom Petty played guitar. However, it strongly implies that his desire to play guitar was sparked by seeing Elvis Presley in person on the set of Follow That Dream.
Here’s what the text says:
* He was deeply moved by Elvis’s presence,describing him as “radiant as an angel” and a “walking miracle.”
* After seeing Elvis, Petty felt compelled to “grab a guitar of his own and start writing a few songs that suited his voice.”
While it doesn’t state when he first played, it establishes that seeing Elvis Presley was a pivotal moment that inspired him to pick up the guitar and begin his musical journey.
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