by Robert Wilkinson October 20 would have been Tom Petty’s 73rd birthday. Have fun, since Charlie T. really did have a lot of attitude! Tom Petty a.k.a. Charlie T. (Muddy) Wilbury (October 20, 1950-Oct 2, 2017) and the Heartbreakers came roaring out of Gainesville, Florida in the mid-70s with such tunes as "American Girl," "Refugee," and "Breakdown," and never looked back. Between then and now, they've sold over 60,000,000 albums and cds. His music is pure American rock and roll at its best! For your enjoyment, Tom Petty! This is the earliest performance footage I can find. From June 1977 on Rockpalast at the WDR Studios, 44 minutes of early TP&THB! Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Live on Rockpalast - 1977 From that show, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – “American Girl” From their August 1978 appearance on the BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test , have fun with this 56 minute performance of Tom at his early best! Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - O...