His interest in rock and roll music began at age 11 when he met Elvis Presley.
Petty has been supported by his band, The Heartbreakers, for the majority of his career. He has occasionally released solo work, as is the case with 2006's Highway Companion. However, members of The Heartbreakers have played on each of his solo albums and the band has always backed him when touring in support of those albums.
Some great songs to listen over and over....I won't back down, Running down a dream, Free Fallin', American girl, Learning to fly,...
And the amazing performance for the Super Bowl.
