Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor
Fast Facts
- Received the keys to the city of Gainsville, Fla․, in 2006
- Started out as the band Mudcrutch before releasing a self-titled album in 1976
- Was well known for having highly publicized disputes with their record company
- Performed in the halftime show of the 2008 Super Bowl
- In 2012, they performed at the Isle of Wight Festival
- Released the special edition album "Nowhere b/w Surrender" in 2010
- Was the headline act of the 2006 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Awards
- 2009Grammy - Best Long Form Music Video:Winner