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Yeah, the world would swing if I were king. Can I help it if I still dream time to time?
Tom Petty
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Tom Petty
Age: 66 †
Born: 1950
Born: October 20
Died: 2017
Died: October 2
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Gainesville
Florida
Thomas Earl Petty
Charlie T. Wilbury
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