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Vocalist
The Resume
(October 20, 1950- )
Frontman for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Recorded 'American Girl,' 'Breakdown,' 'Listen to Her Heart,' 'I Need to Know,' 'Refugee,' 'You Got Lucky,' 'Don't Come Around Here No More,' 'Free Fallin',' 'Something in the Air,' 'You Don't Know How It Feels' and 'It's Good To Be King'
Duet with Stevie Nicks 'Stop Draggin' My Heart Around' reached #3
Why he might be annoying
He is a vegetarian.
He can pass for a singing skeleton.
He dropped out of high school to join Mudcrutch, a band that was never heard from.
He filed for bankruptcy (1979).
He hired Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics' to produce his 'Southern Accents' album. But when he was unhappy with it's mix he punched a wall (October, 1984).
Rumors exists that he is dead, a la Paul McCartney. There are 'Tom Petty is Dead' and 'Tom Petty is Not Dead' website.
Why he might not be annoying
He appeared at Live Aid (July 13, 1985).
A hot babe like Shakira mentioned him as one of her musical influence.
He earned 14 gold, 8 platinum and 5 multi-platinum records.
His star is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
His house and belongings were destroyed by arson ($800,000 value - May 17, 1987).
Along with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne he formed 'The Traveling Wilburys.'
Traveling Wilburys won a Grammy (1989).
His videos have featured Faye Dunaway, Johnny Depp and Kim Basinger.
Research: Tim Howard
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 128 Votes: 36.72% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 68 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 202 Votes: 52.97% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 440 Votes: 39.55% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 2069 Votes: 39.73% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 1125 Votes: 40.71% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 938 Votes: 42.32% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 1226 Votes: 42.09% Annoying
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