Tom Petty Biography: Death, Died, Daughter, Net Worth, Children



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Tom Petty was born on October 20, 1950, in Gainesville, Florida. His father, Earl, was a marshal and his mother, Kitty, was a homemaker. He had two older brothers, Bruce and Dana. Petty’s father was strict and his mother was loving. His parents divorced when he was nine. Petty was a shy child and was often bullied. He took refuge in music and learned to play the guitar.

Petty’s first band was called the Epics. The band played at local clubs and high school dances. In 1968, the Epics changed their name to Mudcrutch and moved to Los Angeles. Petty met his future wife, Jane Benyo, in Los Angeles. The couple married in 1974 and had two daughters, Adria and Annakim.

Mudcrutch released their self-titled debut album in 1974. The album was not a success and the band broke up soon after its release. Petty decided to pursue a solo career. His debut album, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, was released in 1976. The album was a commercial success and spawned the hit single, “Breakdown.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their second album, You’re Gonna Get It!, in 1978. The album was another commercial success and spawned the hit singles, “I Need to Know” and “Listen to Her Heart.” The band’s third album, Damn the Torpedoes, was released in 1979. The album was a critical and commercial success and is considered one of the best albums of the 1970s. It spawned the hit singles, “Don’t Do Me Like That” and “Refugee.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their fourth album, Hard Promises, in 1981. The album was another commercial success and spawned the hit single, “The Waiting.” The band’s fifth album, Long After Dark, was released in 1982. The album was a commercial success and spawned the hit single, “You Got Lucky.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their sixth album, Southern Accents, in 1985. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned the hit single, “Don’t Come Around Here No More.” The band’s seventh album, Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough), was released in 1987. The album was a commercial success and spawned the hit single, “Jammin’ Me.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their eighth album, Full Moon Fever, in 1989. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned the hit singles, “I Won’t Back Down” and “Free Fallin’.” Petty also released a solo album, Wildflowers, in 1994. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned the hit singles, “You Don’t Know How It Feels” and “You Wreck Me.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their ninth album, She’s the One, in 1996. The album was a commercial success and spawned the hit single, “Walls.” The band’s tenth album, Echo, was released in 1999. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned the hit singles, “Free Girl Now” and “Room at the Top.”

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their eleventh album, The Last DJ, in 2002. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned the hit single, “Have Love Will Travel.” The band’s twelfth album, Mojo, was released in 2010. The album was a critical and commercial success and spawned the hit singles, “I Should Have Known It” and “Good Enough.”

Tom Petty has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2002) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2017). He has won three Grammy Awards (for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, Best Rock Album, and Best Long Form Music Video). Petty has been nominated for eighteen Grammy Awards overall. His net worth is estimated to be $95 million.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia