Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is an American rock band from Gainesville, Florida. In 1976, the band's original lineup was Tom Petty as the primary vocalist and. Lyrics to 'Free Fallin'' by Tom Petty. She's a good girl, loves her mama / Loves Jesus and America too / She's a good girl, crazy 'bout Elvis / Loves horses and Music video by Tom Petty performing Free Fallin'. (C) 1989 UMG Recordings, Inc. Upon the release of their first album in the late '70s, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers were shoehorned into the punk/new wave movement by some observers who picked up. Petty, Tom biography on Rolling Stone, your go to source for artist bios, news, and reviews. Tom Petty was born on October 20, 1950 in Gainesville, Florida, USA as Thomas Earl Petty. He has been married to Dana York since June 3, 2001. An uptempo version of Walls by Tom Petty. The lyrics have deep personal meaning. Thomas Earl Tom Petty (born October 20, 1950) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He is best known as the lead. Tom Petty (born 20.10.1950) Tom Petty is an American rock 'n' roll songwriter and singer. He has played in a number of bands, including Tom Petty and the. Complete your Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers record collection. Discover Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers's full discography. Shop new and used Vinyl and CDs.