Thomas Earl Petty (1950–2017) was an American singer-songwriter and frontman best known for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and for solo albums such as Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers.

Frequently collaborated with Jeff Lynne, George Harrison and Stevie Nicks; member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers; also involved with Mudcrutch and the Traveling Wilburys; celebrated for songwriting, classic-rock roots and melodic guitar work; career covered recordings from the mid-1970s through 2016/2017.

DeBaser reviews praise Tom Petty's songwriting, classic-rock roots and evolution across major albums. Reviews highlight Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers as career high points, note frequent high-profile collaborations, and appreciate a consistent melodic craft. Overall the reception is strongly favorable.

For:Fans of classic rock, heartland/roots rock listeners, and newcomers to Tom Petty's catalog.

 Perhaps the most beautiful album of all, along with Wildflowers, by one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time.

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 The opening "The Waiting" is one of the great songs that Our Hero has written in his thirty-year career.

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 "Wildflowers" is Petty's personal jukebox and collects the various musical tastes that have influenced his work throughout his entire career.

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 When we talk about Rock and the history of Rock, we also talk about him: Tom Petty.

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 "Highway Companion", is the latest musical endeavor from the blonde musician from Florida.

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