Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. They were formed in 1976 by Tom Petty (guitar and vocals), Mike Campbell (lead guitar), Benmont Tench (piano, organ, harmonium and vocals), (the three of them had been members of Mudcrutch), Ron Blair (bass and vocals) and Stan Lynch (drums and vocals). Petty and the Heartbreakers are known for hit singles such as "American Girl", "Breakdown", "The Waiting", "Lea... More

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1976

Also known as:

  • Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,
  • Petty, Tom and Heartbreakers, The,
  • Petty, Tom and The Heartbreakers
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Music

Members Of Musical Group:

Member Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1976
  • 1976
  • 1976
  • 1976
  • 1994
  • 1994
  • 1982
  • 2002
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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Rock Album Nominees

Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video Winners

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