Tom Petty T-Shirt Tom petty and the heartbreakers

Tom Petty was an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He was born on October 20, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida, and became a key figure in the heartland rock movement of the 1970s and 1980s. Some of his most famous songs include "Free Fallin'," "American Girl," and "I Won't Back Down." Petty was also a member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys, alongside Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison. He passed away on October 2, 2017, leaving behind a lasting legacy in rock music.