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Also Known As Thomas Petty
Born October 20, 1950 • Gainesville • Florida
Died October 2, 2017 (aged 66) • Santa Monica • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2008) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2002) • Grammy Award (1995)

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