Tom Petty
- MatchTom Petty
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- 36%The Traveling Wilburys
- 34%John Mellencamp
- 30%Bob Seger
Biography
Petty (Thomas Earl Petty, 20 October 1950, Gainesville, Florida, USA; guitar) and his formidible band the Heartbreakers were one of the most exciting bands to emerge from America out of the mid-70s, and marked a return to the virtues of classic rock n roll on a rock scene dominated by heavy metal and progressive bands. They continued to enjoy commercial success in the 80s, thanks in no small part to a series of stunning videos that found popularity on the emerging MTV music channel. Read more