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As we celebrate mediocrity, all the boys upstairs want to see. How much you'll pay for what you used to get for free.

Tom Petty

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Tom Petty
Age: 66 †
Born: 1950
Born: October 20
Died: 2017
Died: October 2
Composer
Guitarist
Musician
Record Producer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Gainesville
Florida
Thomas Earl Petty
Charlie T. Wilbury
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Boys
Media
Free
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Upstairs
Used
Mediocrity
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Celebrate
Entertainment
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You belong among the wildflowers You belong in a boat out at sea You belong with your love on your arm You belong somewhere you feel free
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