Birthdate: October 20, 1950
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, United States
Died: October 2, 2017
Thomas Earl Petty was a highly influential American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and frontman of multiple rock bands, including Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Mudcrutch, and the Traveling Wilburys. He also had a successful solo career. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, Petty was one of the best-selling artists of all time. His popular singles include “American Girl,” “Refugee,” and “Free Fallin’.” Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, Petty received various accolades, such as the MusiCares Person of the Year award. His diverse talents extended to acting, as seen in his role in King of the Hill. Petty passed away in 2017 from an accidental drug overdose, leaving a significant mark on the music industry.
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