Rocker Tom Petty died Monday after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital, Petty's manager Tony Dimitriades confirmed to CNN[1]. He was 66.

The singer was found unconscious in his Malibu home on Sunday night, authorities said.ÿ

Petty was transported to UCLA Santa Monica Hospital where he was reportedly placed on life support.

With his nasally voice and chiming guitar, Petty and his longtime band, the Heartbreakers, churned out an instantly recognizable brand of sturdy, heartland rock that made them a classic-radio staple for decades.

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