Thomas Earl better known as Tom petty is an iconic American singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist meaning he can play not only guitar but harmonica and other instruments. He has been known to play different instruments while he performs his songs. His music is best known for his heavy soft beat and lyrical storytelling appeal.

His music is loved my many in all genres of music but most of his fans appeal to rock music. He was born on October 20, 1950. At this stage of his career he has not slowed down as he still goes on tour and has a new album titled Mojo with the Heartbreakers, his long on and off band. He has also done a number of solo albums with the last one he did was Highway Companion in 2006. Most of his albums though are with the Heartbreakers. As he reaches his 60th birthday he is still going strong with a world tour this summer. Tom Petty concert tickets are now on sale for the 2010 Mojo Tour including cheap concert tickets for all other concerts worldwide.

His world tour with the Heartbreakers will take them to Canada and a number a number of U.S. states ending in Irvine California. Tom Petty is also known for collaborating with other well known artists of different genres. His talents are taken by other artists to create excellent music that lasts. His music is heavily played on classic rock radio and adult contemporary for its easy listening and nice soft rock with a heavy beat to it. His vocals are soft as well with soul and soft blues sound that appeals to the older more mature audience as well as younger people who want to hear something soft now and then.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were formed by founders Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Benmont Tench, all of whom had been members of Mudcrutch which is a southern rock band from Gainsville, Florida best known for being the forerunner of Tom Petty and the Heartbrakers.