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By Jeremey Furse. Tom Petty. The Younger Years. Born Thomas Earl Petty On October 20 th 1950 Born and raised in Gainesville Music career began at age10 A Rebel from the beginning . Biggest Influence. First met Elvis in 1961. Wanted to be rock star after meeting Elvis. Heartbreakers.
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By JeremeyFurse Tom Petty
The Younger Years • Born Thomas Earl Petty • On October 20th 1950 • Born and raised in Gainesville • Music career began at age10 • A Rebel from the beginning
Biggest Influence First met Elvis in 1961 Wanted to be rock star after meeting Elvis
Heartbreakers The band was created with Mike Campbell and BenmontTench in 1974
Inspired movies She’s The One The album was called Songs and Music from the Motion Picture She’s the One
Tom Petty • Petty dreams thru music • Often referenced drugs and political issues
Family is important Tom Petty and wife Tom Petty’s daughter Adria