Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are an American rock band, formed in 1975 by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Benmont Tench and known for their album-oriented rock n' roll. They have recorded numerous hit singles, such as "American Girl", "Breakdown" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance", most of which remain heavily played on mainstream radio. Despite this success, Petty is a vocal critic of the modern recording industry and the disintegration of independent radio stations (see The Last DJ)....