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1950 – 2017Tom Petty (1950-2017)Died 2 October 2017, aged 66American singer, songwriter and guitarist who led Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, known for hits including "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl." He was also a member of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. He died of an accidental drug overdose shortly after completing a major tour.
1950Tom Petty born in Gainesville, FloridaThomas Earl PettyDecides to be a musician after meeting Elvis Presley on a film set in 1961.