Tom Petty performs at halftime during Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz.
Fans watch Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers perform during halftime of Super Bowl XLII between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in Glendale, Ariz
Tom Petty and wife Dana arrive at the world premiere of "Runnin' Down A Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers" documentary held at the Steven J. Ross Theatre on Oct. 2, 2007, in Burbank, Calif. Petty and the Heartbreakers will perform during half time at SuperBowl XLII on Feb. 3, 2008. Petty says he's not much of a football fan, but playing the halftime show was an offer he couldn't refuse.
From left, Ron Blair, Tom Petty, Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell of the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers pose at the world premiere of the documentary film "Runnin' Down a Dream: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers," at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. The band hits the road on May 30, 2008, with their North American tour -- their first since 2006.
Musician and Gainesville, Fla., native Tom Petty, right, holds up the key to the city he received from Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan as fellwo Heartbreaker Scott Thurston looks on during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, in Gainesville, Fla. Petty and the Heartbreakers were in town for a concert.
Members of Pearl Jam joined Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in concert in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, June 27, 2006. They are, from left to right; Heartbreakers Mike Campbell, Bermond Tench, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Petty and Heartbreaker Scott Thurston.
Tom Petty arrives for the documentary gala screening of "The Concert for Bangladesh George Harrison and Friends" at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005. Petty and Harrison, a former Beatle, were both members of the band The Traveling Wilburys.
Tom Petty of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs during first day of the 2006 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2006, in Manchester, Tenn. Between The Heartbreakers and his solo career, Petty has achieved legendary status in the rock world, receiving 18 Grammy nominations and honored with several lifetime achivement awards.
Tom Petty arrives at the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Monday, March 15, 2004, at New York's Waldorf Astoria. Petty, who was a fellow member of the Traveling Wilburys, was on hand to salute inductee George Harrison. "He often said he wasn't pursuing a solo career," Petty said. "He never hired a manager or an agent. He just loved playing music with his friends."
Tom Petty, left, hugs Ringo Starr as George Harrison's son Dhani, right, watches at a screening of the film "Concert for George," Sept. 24, 2003, in Burbank, Calif. The musical documentary celebrates the music of the late George Harrison.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are shown backstage after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Feb. 18, 2002. The band released their debut album in 1976 and since that time have sold more than 50 million records.
Tom Petty, of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, smiles following the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Feb. 18, 2002. His hit singles have included "Don't Do Me Like That," "Refugee," "Runnin' Down a Dream," "Don't Come Around Here No More" and "Free Fallin'."
Tom Petty poses for a photo in 1989. As a child, his musical influences were Elvis Presley and the Beatles. During the late 1980s and early 90s, Petty embarked on a solo career and joined rock legends Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison to create the group the Traveling Wilburys.