Tom Petty

Tom Petty was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the frontman of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. With enduring hits like “Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” and “I Won’t Back Down,” he blended heartland rock, folk, and pop into songs that were both catchy and emotionally resonant. Known for his earnest vocals, jangly guitars, and rebellious yet approachable persona, Petty became a defining voice of American rock, inspiring generations of musicians and earning a place as one of the genre’s most beloved and enduring figures.