Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

History

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. It was formed in 1976, and the original lineup included Tom Petty, Mike Campbell (guitar), Benmont Tench, Ron Blair, and Stan Lynch. Although most of the material was released under the name Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, this did not prevent the members from participating in other projects. With a somewhat different lineup and under the name Mudcrutch, the group released several albums and singles.