Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in 1976 in Gainesville, Florida and released their self-titled debut album in 1979. Their breakthrough album “Damn the Torpedoes” was released in 1979 and included hits such as “Refugee” and “Don’t Do Me Like That”. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Petty and the Heartbreakers continued to release hit albums and singles, including “Free Fallin'” and “Mary Jane’s Last Dance”. Petty also pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with other musicians, such as Bob Dylan and the Traveling Wilburys. In 2002, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Petty died in 2017 at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy as one of rock music’s greatest and most beloved artists.
