Tom Petty Dies; His Lyrics Spoke for Underdogs

Tom Petty, a staple of rock radio through decades with his band the Heartbreakers, has died at 66.

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Mr. Petty wrote pithy, hardheaded songs that gave 1960s roots a contemporary polish.

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