R.I.P. Tom Petty, Age 66

[conlejm]

Tom Petty, Rock Iconoclast Who Led the Heartbreakers, Dead at 66
Damn, just damn. His music was part of the soundtrack of my life growing up in the late 70's and early 80's.

 

[mso489]

Sort of a youngster from my point of view. Died with his tour bus engine still running, as it were. RIP.

 

[bluegrasspipe]

This one really sucks for me.. I was able to see him a couple of times though. RIP Tom.

 

[Chasing Embers]

One of my favorites.
RIP

 

[jravenwood]

Sad news indeed. RIP; Legend.

 

[lightmybriar]

Total bummer.

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

This is the first I'm hearing of his passing. He was great! May he rest in peace.

 

[derfatdutchman]

Very sad, he was a very talented musician.

 

[johnbarleycorn]

Total Bummer indeed!

 

[agnosticpipe]

Argh! I can't take any more bad news today! Not exactly the music of my youth, more like the music of my mid-life crises. Still, he made some great music, and lets not forget that iconic role in the otherwise goofy movie, The Postman.

 

[brian64]

Sad horrible news. Went way too young. RIP Tom...thanks for all the great music.

 

[lazar]

Apparently still unconfirmed, and he's in critical condition. Hope he pulls through.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Generationaly transcendent songs.

4/4 time never sounded so sweet.

 

[jpmcwjr]

So, he may still be alive? Sure hope so. Don't back down, TP....

 

[mayfair70]

So, he may still be alive?

Sadly, with the cardiac arrest, no brain function at the hospital, and being pulled off life support. He's as good as gone. RIP Tom Petty.

 

[ssjones]

Sad news. I suspect if he is still alive, he'll wish he was dead. He is a genuine American treasure.

 

[warren]

Rolling Stone sure PO'd his daughter with the report of her fathers death.

 

[andrew]

F

 

[bonanzadriver]

there's a great documentary on netflix or amazon, called Sound City..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_City_%28film%29
several spots interviewing and featuring Tom Petty and other greats of his era....
RIP

 

[ssjones]

Looks like he is truly gone now, sad.

Thanks for the heads up on Sound City, I'll check it out