Musicians born on October 20

Take a focused look at the musicians born on October 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1950 Tom Petty

  Tom Petty was an influential American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer best known as the lead vocalist of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. He was also a member of the supergroup Traveling Wilburys and the earlier band Mudcrutch. Petty's career, spanning over four decades, was marked by a distinct heartland rock sound and a string of hits that made … [bio]