Tom Petty

Tom Petty (born 1950, died 2017) was an American singer-songwriter and musician best known as the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and as a member of the Traveling Wilburys. His music blended rock, roots, and heartland influences, featuring direct, melodic songwriting, chiming electric guitars, and an accessible vocal delivery. Over a multi-decade career he became a prominent figure in American rock.