🎂 Happy Birthday to the legendary Tom Petty! Born right here in Gainesville, Florida on this day in 1950. 🎸 Fun fact: Before hitting it big with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Tom worked at a local Gainesville record store where he soaked up everything from The Beatles to The Byrds. That job shaped his musical DNA! 🎵 His #1 hit "Don't Come Around Here No More" topped the charts, but let's be honest - every Tom Petty song feels like a #1 to us. From "Free Fallin'" to "American Girl," his music captured the heart of American rock. What's your favorite Tom Petty track? Drop it in the comments and let's celebrate this Florida music icon! 🌴 #TomPetty #FloridaMusic #WMNF #CommunityRadio