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Gainesville, United States · 1967–2017

Tom Petty

The sound of Tom Petty became a fundamental piece of American rock, with a voice and songwriting ability that resonated deeply. He was the creative force behind Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, a band that defined much of his career, and also explored paths as a solo artist and as a member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys. His music, with songs like American Girl, I Won't Back Down, and Free Fallin', remains a benchmark for those seeking the essence of roots rock.

Thomas Earl Petty's interest in music was ignited in his native Gainesville, Florida. At the age of ten

Rock heartland rock Pop rock southern rock 1950s
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12 Songs
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01

Free Fallin’

Full Moon Fever · 1989

4:16 02

I Won’t Back Down

Full Moon Fever · 1989

2:58 03

Love Is a Long Road

Full Moon Fever · 1989

4:08 04

A Face in the Crowd

Full Moon Fever · 1989

3:59 05

Runnin’ Down a Dream

Full Moon Fever · 1989

4:52 06

Feel a Whole Lot Better

Full Moon Fever · 1989

2:50 07

Yer So Bad

Full Moon Fever · 1989

3:06 08

Depending on You

Full Moon Fever · 1989

2:49 09

The Apartment Song

Full Moon Fever · 1989

2:32 10

Alright for Now

Full Moon Fever · 1989

2:01

1 album|s · 1989

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Full Moon Fever 1989 ★ Essential

Full Moon Fever

12 song|s · Rock

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Details

Born
20 Oct 1950
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Genre
Rock

Awards and honors

  • Grammy

Record labels

Shelter Records Shelter * Backstreet Records Backstreet * MCA Records MCA * Warner Records Warner Bros. * American Recordings (record label) American * Reprise Records Reprise

Links

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11

A Mind With a Heart of Its Own

Full Moon Fever · 1989

3:31 12

Zombie Zoo

Full Moon Fever · 1989

2:56