claim: Edward Cullen was created outside of Stephenie Meyer's work.
evidence: Ronald Edward Blair -LRB- born September 16 , 1948 in San Diego , California -RRB- is an American musician notable for being the bassist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers .. San Diego. San Diego. California. California. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Tom Petty. bassist. bassist. He was originally the band 's bassist from 1976 to 1982 .. bassist. bassist. band. band ( music ). In 2002 , he returned to the group after a 20-year hiatus , replacing his own replacement , the late Howie Epstein .. Howie Epstein. Howie Epstein