Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was a musical band formed in 1976 in Gainesville, Florida. It was part of the music industry, specifically in rock music, heartland rock, and southern rock genres. Tom Petty was the key person in the band, along with members Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. The band authored songs like "Anything That's Rock 'n' Roll" and "American Girl".

Throughout its career, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers had various competitors in the music industry, such as Green Day, Grateful Dead, Alice in Chains, and Rage Against the Machine, among others. The band's journey came to an end in 2017.