Frontman and songwriter for The Heartbreakers rock band, Tom Petty has also enjoyed success as a solo artist. He hosts his own XM Radio show, on which he shares tracks from his personal record collection, and has made appearances in movies and on TV shows, including The Simpsons. Born and raised in Florida, Petty began playing music in high school and later moved to Los Angeles in search of a recording contract. He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the Billboard Century Award for his lifetime achievements.
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Frontman and songwriter for The Heartbreakers rock band, Tom Petty has also enjoyed success as a solo artist. He hosts his own XM Radio show, on which he shares tracks from his personal record collection, and has made appearances in movies and on TV shows, including The Simpsons. Born and raised in Florida, Petty began playing music in high school and later moved to Los Angeles in search of a recording contract. He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the Billboard Century Award for his lifetime achievements.
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Enjoyed the interview
Really liked Tom in this interview. I can not believe he is going to turn 60! I hope I look as good as he does. I really liked how he talked highly of his band and how talented muscially they all are!
Wish Tom Petty and his band would play in Portland,Oregon some time!
Thanks Tom & Friends...
Turning 50 here in G-ville taking your music old to new to heart. Enjoyed You and the Breakers @ the O-dome after a long wait w/ the perfect view straight away up top soaking it all in. The whole body of the show will stay w/ me till the end. Keep on truck'in my friend from an O-towner before the Mouse got there. Fla. needs some relief before the OIL gets here. Those Damn Greedy Bastards.
Thanks for the interview
A lovely voice, an easy manner and an inspiration...