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©Tom Petty
Born: Oct 20, 1950 in Gainesville, FL
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Genre: Pop/Rock
Biography: Upon the release of their first album in the late '70s, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers were shoehorned into the punk/new wave movement by some observers who picked up on the tough, vibrant energy of the group's blend of Byrds riffs and Stonesy swagger. In a way, the categorization made sense. Compared ...Read full biography
Damn the Torpedoes
Damn the Torpedoes
Released: 1979
Label: MCA
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Not long after You're Gonna Get It, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' label, Shelter, was sold to MCA Records. Petty struggled to free himself from the major label, eventually sending himself into bankruptcy. ...Read full review
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Released: 1976
Label: Rhino/Warner Bros.
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At the time Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers' debut was released in 1976, they were fresh enough to almost be considered punk. They weren't as reckless or visionary as the Ramones, but they shared a similar ...Read full review
More Tom Petty albums: Main Albums (20), Compilations (22), Singles & EPs (41), DVD/Video (28), Others (2)
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