{"title":"Tom Petty \u0026 The Heartbreakers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tom Petty \u0026amp; The Heartbreakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in Gainesville, Florida in 1976. The band was fronted by Tom Petty (1950-2017) and featured the longtime core of guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, with members including Ron Blair, Stan Lynch, and Howie Epstein over the years. Emerging partly from the earlier band Mudcrutch, the Heartbreakers became one of the most respected and commercially successful American rock bands across four decades. This page covers the band's recordings, separate from Petty's solo catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heartbreakers played heartland rock, classic rock, and roots rock built on Petty's melodic songwriting, Campbell's distinctive guitar work, and Tench's keyboards. Drawing on the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and American roots traditions, their tight, radio-defining sound produced a long string of enduring hits and made them stalwarts of American rock radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTom Petty and the Heartbreakers (1976, featuring American Girl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamn the Torpedoes (1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Promises (1981)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInto the Great Wide Open (1991)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamn the Torpedoes and the band's catalog have been reissued in anniversary and audiophile editions, and original pressings are widely collected. Box sets compiling the band's recordings and live material are popular collector targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to the band usually start with Damn the Torpedoes (1979) or the debut. For Petty's solo work, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tom-petty\"\u003eTom Petty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tom-petty-the-heartbreakers-self-titled-vinyl-180g","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThat's pretty much what this album is -- tuneful jangle balanced by a tough garage swagger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540921823415,"sku":"210000096305","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4414301-3376859.jpg?v=1781154727"},{"product_id":"tom-petty-heartbreakers-damn-the-torpedoes-vinyl","title":"Damn the Torpedoes LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pressing of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' \"Damn the Torpedoes\" features 180-gram vinyl that adds substantial heft and durability. The album is celebrated for iconic singles like \"Refugee\" and \"Don't Do Me Like That,\" reflecting Petty's sharp lyrical insights. Crafted under Geffen Records, this pressing ensures that every note resonates in your space, enhancing the impact of Petty's storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785766547639,"sku":"210000034113","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3634145.jpg?v=1783045858"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}