Tom Petty was born on October 20, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida.
In 1976, Petty formed the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, which would go on to become one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
In 1989, Petty released his first solo album Full Moon Fever, which featured hit songs like "Free Fallin'" and "I Won't Back Down."
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakerswere inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, recognizing their significant contributions to the music industry.
In 2008, Petty reunited with his pre-Heartbreakersband, Mudcrutch, and released their self-titled album, featuring the single "Scare Easy."
In 2014, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their 13th studio album, Hypnotic Eye, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their first album to reach that position.
Tom Petty passed away on October 2, 2017, at the age of 66, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a singer, songwriter, and rock icon.