Rock Singer

Tom Petty

Thomas Earl Petty was an iconic American musician, renowned for his work in bands such as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Traveling Wilburys, plus successful solo albums.

Tom Petty
Full Name
Thomas Earl Petty
Age
66
Birth Date
October 20, 1950
Death Date
10/2/2017
Life Range
(1950-2017)
Zodiac
Libra
Born
United States
Height
5' 9"

About

Tom Petty was an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known for leading the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and for his success as a solo artist. Throughout his career, Petty sold more than 80 million records and won multiple prestigious awards, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards.

Tom Petty Timeline

1950
Tom Petty is Born
On October 20, 1950, Tom Petty was born in Gainesville, Florida.
1961
Begins Playing Guitar
Petty begins playing guitar at the age of 11 and starts to form a band named "The Epics".
1976
Signs to Shelter Records
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers sign to Shelter Records and release their debut album.
1985
"Don't Come Around Here No More" Released
"Don't Come Around Here No More" is released as the third single from Tom Petty and The Heartbreaker's fifth studio album, Southern Accents.
1989
Full Moon Fever Released
Tom Petty releases his first solo album, Full Moon Fever, which goes on to become quadruple platinum.
2006
Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Tom Petty is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
2017
Tom Petty Passes Away
Tom Petty passes away at the age of 66 due to cardiac arrest.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Petty

1.

Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Tom Petty was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, just one year after his death.

2.

Wrote Songs for Movies

Tom Petty wrote songs for several movies including "Angel Dream" for the soundtrack of "She's the One" and "You Don't Know How It Feels" for the movie "Con Air".

3.

First Band to Play at Super Bowl Halftime Show

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were the first rock band to play at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2008.

4.

Grammy Award Winner

Tom Petty won three Grammy Awards - Best Male Rock Performance ("You Don't Know How It Feels"), Best Long Form Music Video ("Runnin' Down a Dream") and Best Rock Song ("Mary Jane's Last Dance").

5.

Part of a Supergroup

Tom Petty was part of a supergroup called The Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tom Petty birthday?

Tom Petty, an iconic American rock singer, was born on October 20, 1950 and was 66 at the time of his death on October 2, 2017. He was best known for hisounded in hisivotal albums, which included 385-page hits such as 'American Girl', 'Free Fallin'' and 'Breakdown.'

What is the Net Worth of Tom Petty?

Tom Petty has an estimated net worth of $95M. A renowned American singer, songwriter, and record producer, Petty gained most of his wealth from the sales of his albums and international tours. He also earned from brand endorsements and other business ventures.