We Visit Tom Petty’s Hometown To Remember Him On The Anniversary Of His Passing

We pay a visit to Gainesville, Florida, Tom Petty’s hometown, to remember him on the anniversary of his passing.

Tom Petty Tom Petty Park, Gainesville, Florida (Photo Provided By YouTube User Joe Rock)

By Joe Rock

Thomas Earl Petty was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida.

It was there that Tom spent his childhood.

It was also where Tom formed his band Mudcrutch that gave him his first taste of success.

We lost Tom October 2nd 2017, just weeks before his 67th birthday.

We drop by Tom Petty Park in Gainesville to remember Tom on this sad anniversary of his passing.