Thomas Earl Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He also led the band Mudcrutch, was a member of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, and achieved success as a solo artist. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, he stands among the best-selling musicians in history. Petty’s career produced classics like American Girl, Refugee, The Waiting, Learning to Fly, I Won’t Back Down, Free Fallin’, and You Don’t Know How It Feels. He and the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. Petty was also recognized for his philanthropy and voice acting work, notably in the animated series King of the Hill. He passed away in 2017 at age 66, shortly after completing the Heartbreakers' 40th Anniversary Tour.